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WallyWutMD ..... This will show people who are outside of the AA Community that there is a very distinct difference between Barack Obama and self appointed AA leaders like, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Charlie Rangle, Andrew Young, and Bob Johnson. These clowns have been poisoning the Black Community from the inside out for decades, pushing everybody to the back so that they can remain out in front. They are hand selected puppets for people like Bill and Hillary Clinton, who are used to appease Black people with one hand while stealing their dignity with the other. Barack is cut straight out of a different cloth...........DITTO!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08/2012

Obama/Cosby '08
Now's The Time!

It is no surprising that many African Americans are annoyed – not
envied – at Obama. Afterall, here's a guy who is the first generation
born in 1961 of a mixed marriage whose father was from Kenya.

Obama's racial identity in America is nothing compared to that of
the vast majority of African-Americans who are descendants of
American slaves. For Obama to exploit race and then lecturing
the black community is fraud and insulting.

As a white woman, over 60, I support Barack Obama because I do not see his message aimed only at Africa Americans-I see it as a message to ALL Americans. It is sad to be made aware of the racial prejudice that still exists in our country. As a Southerner I am particularly sensitive as so many people from other parts of the country seem to believe that all Southerners are racists. My God sees no skin color-why should I?

OBAMA/BIDEN

Obama is not a viable candidate.

He has been constantly showing his contempt for American people.

He lost the Rural White vote with his "Bitter" comment.

And now he has "talked down" to Blacks that he thinks need to improve themselves in order to get by in the world.

And he has alienated the Far Left wing that "Selected" him by flip flopping to the Moderates.

What a Joke!

Who's left to insult?

McCain 08

To Mitchell

LET IT BE KNOWN HE DOESNT STAND FOR ALL AMERICANS, HE WANTS TO TAKE HALF OF MY PAY CHECK WHICH IN TURN MEANS I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD MY MORTGAGE.

AND I AM SURE THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT HELP THE "WEALTHY" WITH A MORTGAGE CRISIS SINCE WE ARE ALL SUPPOSE TO ONLY AFFORD WHAT THE POOREST AMERICAN MAKES.

GOT TO LOVE SOCIALISM

I cannot say whether or not his bitter comments were made because of envy, and frankly I do not care. I am an African American male and I am appaulled that he would tear down another black man for the sake...what? Cut his nutts off?? Are you serious? And Jesse is suppose to be a SUPPORTED of Barack? And I just have to wonder..if someone white would have said it, Jesse and his crew (Al Sharpton, Quanell X) would have had a field day with this. Where is Rev Al on this matter? He should be OUTRAGED. oh I forgot, its only offensive if someone white says it...

Obama has tore down a barrier that Jesse and Rev Al have both tried to do and was unsuccessful. And because everything out Obamas mouth is not for black people, about black, or not "acting black" then hes outcasted and talked bout. Guess what, BLACK PEOPLE ARE NOT THE ONLY PEOPLE IN AMERICA! They should be uplifting their BROTHER and downing him. And the only reason Jesse is sorry is because he got caught

I guess you should keep your friends close and your enemies even closer...

Dear Just Wondering:

Al Sharpton has already spoken out, and said it was an unfortunate incident. He also said that Jesse supports Barack. I hope we can move on from this.

Obama 08

Jesse Jackson represents an old Civil Rights era black politician. He reminds me of an athlete that is washed up but will not leave the playing field. I does not represent my interests and never has. I always looked at his as one who represented himself. There are some issues in the black community that have little to do with the government and little to do with white people. There is a segment of black people that have where there has been fatherless families and woman having to depend on welfare. There is a segment of the black community that have been involved in allot of crime and drug use. I am young black professional that graduated from college in 2004 and had to work very hard. I had to work construction jobs and other jobs to put myself through college and still managed to earn the Dean's List and Honor Society. No one gave me anything. I did not come from a family with much money. I am married now, fortunate enough to buy a house and hopefully I will have my first child soon. There are no excuses for crime and fatherless families. Sure there is still racism and discrimination. I have had to deal with some of that, BUT some in the black community need to stop blaming other people for some in our communities personal failings.

Can we say JEALOUS, because Sen. Obama got a lot futher than him in his presendial run. Another thing Sen Obama was talking about family values and how men/fathers need to step up to the plate if Jesse had taken on that role maybe he would not have fell into another womans bed and inpregnated her while married with your old behind you should be ashame of yourself, you use to be a powerful leader now no one listens to you,

From a Black Woman
Obama 08

i remember him once commenting that even animals take better care of their offspring

What else is it going to take for the Obama cult members to see what their candidate is all about? Wake up people, Obamby is the ultimate divider. Just look at all the uproar he is causing and he is not even president yet and will never be thanks to those of us determined to put country first and party second.

reverend of what? Crudeness and ignorance?

Thank goodness, poor Jesse is explaining his remarks, I really didn't understand what cutting someone's n_ts off meant. The other good thing about this story is Jesse is BLACK, so that means sharpton, and the other troublemakers won't call for boycotts, burning down cities, or firing IMUS IN THE MORNING.

Cynthia-

Don Imus apoligized. Why was that not enough? He was fired. What should happen to Jackson?

Lets not forget Whites see Obama as only another black man. Some blacks see him as a TOM, who can never be as black as they are. I really feel for mixed race individuals in this country, because we in this country are some very cruel beings.

Both of these views miss the mark. Rev. Jackson spoke as and idiot, he should have been wise enough to know in that environment cowans and ease droppers were there, caution demanded he hold his tongue. Because Sen. Obama / the Dems. taking back the white house is the greater issue. Because my kids and I cannot take another round of blows from the GOP. We are almost out for the count.. JWD

Obama / Powell 08

The things said by a lot of the Obama supporters are MUCH WORSE....CRUDE AND WITHOUT MERIT.....their personal opinions on the incident just to get back at Jesse Jackson.

We all saw what we wanted to see in Obama when he started his run for the presidency.That hasn't changed. Some of us admire him and some just can't stand the man.

Everyone is entitled to his or her opinon of Obama. Leave Rev Jackson alone.....he may be just one of many who have a beef with Obama.

This story is ridiculous...I'm sick of hearing and reading about it.

I think both black and white people need to show a little more respect to Rev. Jackson. Unlike Obama, the Rev. has a long and important history. The Rev. is part of a MLK legacy that this country should be very proud of.

give him a break....lets not throw him under the bus for the greater glory of Obama.

There is room in this world for the Jesse Jacksons and the Barack Obamas. I am voting for Barack, and I hope Jesse will keep up his work for Civil Rights. I don't think Jesse should speak off the record about Barack. It made no sense at all.

Barack is right, but he needs to include all men, not just black men.

O/08

one secon fame for this guy too. hahahahahah ho home!!!!!!!

If Barack accepts his apologies who are the rest of us to judge that. Maybe he is jealous, so what!!!!!,
We all will reap what we sow.
Be very careful people. Dont be a a part of the divide and conquer team.
None of us can cast the first stone.

No surprises, JJ just finally got caught pushing his racial position. He's always been one of the biggest racists and idiots in the world. Maybe someday everyone will recognize him for what he his, an eloquent bag of hot air.

What a surprise that CNN the Cowardly News Network will not let you comment or say what Jesse Jackson said.

I wonder if anyone else said they wanted to perform bodily harm on a Black presidential canidate in a historically racist way would not Jesse himself lead the march to condemn them, get them fired and publicly humiliated.

Why the double standard? Why try and sweep under the rug and be dismissive about wanting to do physical harm to Barack when if a White person said that the Obomabots would be screaming bloody murder.

O'Jackson...Ooooooo'Jackson. This is a conspiracy, I can smell it. C-O-N spiracy.

That is me pretending to be a Liberal.

What does he mean by saying "if any hurt or harm has come from his comments" you darn right it has. How can Jesse say the things he said and give a sorry apology like that. He meant what he said, that's why he said he was having a private conversation, DUH and you got caught. Obama has enough on his plate dealing with those idiots on FOX new and you show you lack of support for him on that show. I appreciate his fight for civil rights, but it's obvious you are jealous and I lost just about all respect for jesse. but the good news is jesse hurt his self, not Obama.

why does CNN only post 20 or so comments about McCain stories?

I love how people say "No one listens to Jesse Jackson". Clearly they do or we wouldn't be having this discussion. While some in the media try to mute this as "nothing", I just wonder what would have happened if a supporter or McCain had said this.

He doesn't have any to cut off.

The arrogant, elitist Obama talks down to everyone.

He has the audacity to believe he is above reproach. Jeremiah Wright taught him well. If you dare to say anything against him, you are wrong, and he is the victim of your stupidity!

Watch out for this guy with no moral center. Progressive is just another word for hard core Liberal.

WHATEVER....MR JACKSON U LOOKIN MIGHTY GREEN...

As usual Jesse Jackson is running his mouth when he should have been listening. Then he tries to deny what he said. Typical of the reverend. Then he tries to do a one eighty and starts talking about Jena, Louisian. Poor Jesse just can not leave well enough alone. One day when people wake up and stop listening to him, he will starve to death. Until then consider the source.

Then what is it?

This IS about jealousy but it's also because Senator Obama touched a nerve... No one has mentioned the 800 lb gorilla in the room, Rev. Jackson's 12 year old daughter born outside of his marriage.

He is certainly NOT the pillar of morality in the Black Community and that may have something to do with why his son responded the way he did as well. Undoubtedly his MISTRESS and their illegitimate child sent shock waves through the Jackson family just as it did the Black Community back in 1995/96.

Trust me, know one has been listening to Rev. Jackson or taken him seriously since then. This just makes those of us supporting Senator Obama more determined than ever to see him succeed.

As the divorced mother of two daughters who got no child support, I think the Senator's remarks to "Black Fathers" about taking more responsbility was "DEAD ON".

Jackson needs to go sit down. His time and relevance have long past.

religious people make me sick with their hypocrasy.what are you so mad about,then,jesse?obama not black enough for you?so sorry,but,obama is not running a race-based campaign,so stop trying to make it one.you are gonna have enough problems with us 'whiteys', as it is.by the way,i support obama ,but,it's because of his stand for ALL americans,not just you and yours.thank god your prodigy has some common sense! at least you are not a total waste of a human being.did you pick up this kind of talk in zimbabwe?

The Rev. Jackson should be ashamed of himself.

Let the hatefest from the Obama camp begin...

Please exit the stage Rev. Jackson. Just what Obama DIDN'T need is another "reverend" problem. You should be ashamed of yourself.

Jackson has nothing to apologize for. The Reverend was part of the Civik Rights movement and went through all the hardships real descendants of American slaves had to face.
Obama? His father was from Africa. His ancestry doesn't actually include American slaves. He was never part of the Civil Rights movement. He's just exploiting race for his own purposes. He calls everyone disagreeing with him a 'racist.' He is bullying people and playing on their guilt. It's disgusting!
Jackson need not apologize to this pretentious exploiter!

The Reverend apologized for it and I think we all just need to move on.

close this as quickly as you have closed the McCain economic recession story. cnn you are real supporting granpa. close this no one is interested in a non issue.

Jesse – You are done. You were done a long time ago. You just don't see it.

You have no "moral" authority left, especially after your other child.

By the way, can you explain how you make your money? How do your sons get a Beer Distributorship after you said we should boycott the beer company?

Jesse is like a lot of white politicians who think that they are more deserving than Barack. Barack will be the next President and he doesn't need Jesse Jackson to get there. In fact, Jesse did him a favor. This will hopefully make more white Americans look at Barack. Barack is a truly brilliant, caring man.

Up to now Barack Obama has kept Jesse Jackson and Reverend Sharpton off the radar screen.

So why is Jesse surfacing now?!

It's time for JACKSON and SHARPTON to ride into the sunset. Obama is the true leader of the Afr-American community. He has the wisdom to stand up and say to the Afro-American community it is time to step up and take responsibility for your lives. JACKSON and SHARPTON time to say GOOD BYE to the SPOTLIGHT

Jackson and Sharpton are acting like Obama is a villian. Yes Jackson and Sharpton are jealous. Neither has come out openly and endorced Obama. Now it really doesn't matter. Obama will be the President of the USA, not the Rainbow Coalition, or Harlem, but the USA.

Jesse is so right that Barack is running the last leg of a 54 year marathon. Jesse did a lot of the heavy lifting – he was the Jackie Robinson of African Americans seeking high political office and he took the slings and arrows. He registered more democrats than any other person in history. He built the political infrastructure in the south that Obama is using right now to get black votes. He was the one who started the idea of a "rainbow coaltion", a quilt of many colors, he fought "The Poor People's Campaign," went to Appalachia, had the support of the unions, marched on picket lines, got hostages released, I am not even going into his work with King during that era. He is a giant in the Civil Rights Movement, and he deserves respect. He was ridiculed, marginalized and scapegoated but he fought on. I think that news organizations should cut him the slack they cut other politicians who have very salty vocabularies, but we never hear them. I regret what he said, but it is nothing in comparison to his great work for this country. I would expect that Senator Obama, more than accepting his apology, would honor him specifically. Because if he had not run, twice, Obama would not be where he is today. Period.

Jessie "Operation Push" Jackson could never utter a negative thought about black Americans. His speeches for years have been based on a positive only "I am somebody" message. Maybe if he had been more evenly balanced in his rhetoric, greater strides would have been made in acheiving equality and eliminating racisim in this country.

Yo Jesse! You knowingly went on Faux News, the propaganda wing of the Reptilican Party...What did you expect?

Rev. Jackson simply expressed the feeling of many Americans
who are more annoyed by Sen. Obama and his campaign's hot
air than envied of his empty suit.

i don't blame Jessie for being angry at Obama. He is a phony. He voted for FISA. Everything Obama has done is to win the Presidency. He does not have ideals. If he did he would not be flip flopping back and forth on issues just to get elected. He is a very smooth customer and the American people have been had. Jessie has never been a fake person and he was saying what he felt. Leave him alone.

This will show people who are outside of the AA Community that there is a very distinct difference between Barack Obama and self appointed AA leaders like, Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, Charlie Rangle, Andrew Young, and Bob Johnson. These clowns have been poisoning the Black Community from the inside out for decades, pushing everybody to the back so that they can remain out in front. They are hand selected puppets for people like Bill and Hillary Clinton, who are used to appease Black people with one hand while stealing their dignity with the other. Barack is cut straight out of a different cloth.

Obama/Cosby '08
Now's The Time!

Jesse Jackson should know better. But most people I know (including black people) don't really care what he says anyway.

I agree with Jesse they are not about envy. I'm a black American an i'm still waiting for Obama to outline plans for all Americans not just black Americans.

well Obama does talk down to all people...but JJ "being a man of God" (yeah that even makes me laugh) should have known better.

hmm...what would the Rev. Al Sharpton have to say about this, and with whom would he side? Obama and Jackson are both black and he doesn't have any white people (Euro Americans as we like to be called) to blame for this one

It may or may not be about envy, but it's definitely about Rev. Jesse being a complete fool. Any public persona should have the brains NOT to make those types of comments, much less when a microphone is within range. So much for being a 'man of peace' or a 'man of God'.... I don't think that God would appreciate Rev. Jesse wanting to castrate anyone.

CNN you suck big time. You report on nonsense like this, a wanna be has-been like Jesse Jackson. Yet, you didn't list the fact that:

McCain flip flops on Social Security. She was for privatizing it in 2004, not against it in 2008.

No of mention of the Iraqi time table!

Also, what about McCain's advisor saying the nation's whining about the economy!!

Get out of McCain's pocket, and report the NEWS!!!!!

Rev. Jesse Jackson is sorry because he got caught. It was a mistake alright....a mistake leaving a hot mic on. He's not sorry one bit. Your legacy has gone down the drain Rev. Jesse Jackson within the last 10 years.

All these Revs. are "baracking the barjesus" out of me.
Shut up for now, Oh 'men of God', just for a bit bite your tongues and just leave this thing lone.
Go back to your sheep (yes SHEEP) and stay there ... so there!

Non issue again.

Referencing the recent comment made, it's a relief Don Imus was not the one overheard making such a crude, vulgar and offensive remark with respect to Barack Obama.
Quite sure however, this will shorten the overkill discussions by press, politicians, analysts etc. to a few days versus ongoing dialogue week after continuous week.
MR. Jackson's name prefaced by "Rev." is totally outrageous touching on comically absurd as often showing he lacks the valued common principles expected with ministry.

Loser...

CNN) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Thursday denied allegations that his disparaging remarks about Sen. Barack Obama stemmed from envy..........JEALOUSY ........REV you should Know JEALOUSY is A DANGEROUS SIN !!!!........WHITE AMERICA MAY OR MAY not BE AWARE..... whenever a brother out shines another brother......he will always try to pull him down.....even if they are blood related......THE
Basket Star( his own blood brother killed him why JEALOUSY)I don't think REV JACKSON would take it that FAR.........BUT I am not surprised ....DISAPPOINTED YES........SHAME ON YOU.......what really pissed me off .....his excuse HOT MIC .......he has no regret for what he said ......he regret getting CAUGHT!!!!!!!

I am sad that not only is Rev Jackson a black man but he is also a Reverend!!!

How can you use those words???

What are you teaching and preaching???

What then do you expect some "so called unbelievers" to do.

I am totally and abjectly disappointed.

He's jealous. So what... quite giving this attention

yes...you have already made your historical mark. Allow others within the Black community to do the same. If they make mistakes along the way, so be it. You made your share of mistakes.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!

What a Joke!!! – IF a white woman had made these comments –
Sharpton, Obama & Jackson would call them a racist – and want them fired – Imus, Bill Clinton's innocent remarks, Geraldine Farro, – all racist – how dare they make a comment about their guy.
This group is a Disgrace – STOP all the race stuff – this is an election for President of the USA – Not Civil Rights Leader.

Jesse Jackson was NEVER on the democratic ticket. He may have tried for the democratic nomination but he never made it onto the ticket.

As on on black person i have seen when somebody is trying to say the truth.jessy jackson and alsharpton try to shred the person bill cosby was saying the truth when both this two men went crazy on him now the are trying to do the same.we understand the problem our fore fathers went through but it is time to move on jews forgive the germans why cant we just move on.

Obama is full of it and we need to let him know it. In the primary, Obama supported pulling out of Iraq within 16 months, called the D.C. gun ban constitutional, backed the subjection of telecom companies to expensive lawsuits for cooperating in the terror surveillance program, opposed welfare reform, pledged to renegotiate Nafta, disavowed free trade and was strongly against the death penalty in all cases. But in the past few weeks, Obama has reversed course on all of these, discarding fringe liberal views for relentlessly centrist positions. He also flip-flopped on accepting public financing and condemning negative ads from third party groups, like unions.

Jesse, if you have been in this thing for 54 plus years, then you know the saying "Divide and conquer” don’t let your envy stop the prize; …so sit down and be very quite until Obama has complete ALL of his presidential achievements.

You have become a disgrace to African Americans! What would Dr. King think about your comments?

The truth hurts but,

For his entire career, Jesse has blamed others for the plight of the african american. In most cases, it has been the fault of others, however, he has fought to avoid accepting blame. With Obama in the position he is in (win or lose) and the comments of Bill Cosby and Obama, while accurate, they minimize the "blame others" game that Jesse has been playing.

In order for things to change even more than they have (again, Obama's current position) the community has to have a sort of mea culpa. Obama and Bill Cosby are right. Raising a child without a father increases the chances of child not graduating, getting arrested or perpetuating the economic crisis african americans find themselves in. This is true no matter what race you are. Unfortunaely, the single parent family is much greater of a problem in the african american community.

CNN why do you keep trying to push this weak theory of how Jackson's comments may in some way hurt Obama. WHAT? Are you serious? How can you in your right mind put this on Obama. He didnt say it. Nobody's dumb CNN. Everyone knows Jackson is not the voice of the black community including you so stop trying to act as if he might hold some weight with the black community. Jesse Jackson is a cheap Con Man that's helping to keep the race wars alive in this country. He can say what he wants about Obama, but we all know who has the real morals and values. Jesse, Hows that daughter you fathered out of wedlock and tried to claim she wasn't yours?

ouch, lololololol. dang

I dont care what you say jessy it is pure jelousy.you and al sharpton dont like this young guy who is trying to undo the bad things black people have gone through.

It took them some time, but CNN did put up the Jessie Jackson story. Might have missed it, but I still have seen nothing of the FISA vote. The FISA vote tells us a lot about OBama as he has been preaching for sometime about how we should all get along and that he was going to reach across the aisle and make "happy" with the Republicans and love and harmony was going to be established for ever and ever. He forgot to tell us how we were going to accomplish this great event. That is easy, just like with FISA, give the Repulicans what they want and that will make them happy. Then he can as the Republican's to submit the plans for H&W, the war, trade, imigration, etc

No doubt in my mind this is exactly what it is. He envy and even hate Barack for accomplishing what he could not. Thanks God his son is way different than this clown.

To the Obama campaign – lets be real honest here.

You folks need to explain to America and (I guess someone from Obama's campaign needs to remind the Rev. Jesse Jackson), that any negative comments that Obama makes about blacks, are really meant for white voters ears. Over 90% of blacks will vote for Obama regardless of anything he says, so the only way to add some latino and whites voters is for Obama to blast blacks.

jessie just be glad you arent white, because then you would have to deal with Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton calling for your job, for being racist and wanting to do harm to Barack "the messiah" Hussein Obama. Wonder when Al is going to start boycotting the rainbow coalition.

this whole thing has become all about race.

blacks want to know is Obama black enough.

whites want to know is he white enough.

everyone wants to know is he biracial enough.

he gets 99% of black vote because he is black NOT because he deserve it. Because he is black and for the first time blacks have a real shot at the white house.

whites are scared of him because he is black and he might have a black agenda if he gets elected

jesse says what he said becuase he finds like many people Obama does talk down or lecture in his speaches. It aint a black thing. It is how many people see Obama

Jesse, this is why Obama sent you and Sharpton to Africa during the primary season because you speak your mind. Now Obama's pastor Wright is speaking his mind agains Obama.

Funny how the people that know Obama well are speaking against him and those of us who are intelligent to not be fooled by his hype.

he made a mistake and clearly was wrong in what he said! lets move on and get back on McBush where the real problem is! Obama has moved on and so should we!

Jesse Jackson is a perennial problem.

OK .........ENOUGH ALREADY HE SAID SOMETHING STUPID HE APOLOGIZED GIVE IT A BREAK.

******************************************

OH COME ON JESSE..................WHAT ELSE COULD IT BE?

ITS TIME TO GET RID OF OLD SCHOOL POLITICS BOTH DEMOCRATES AND REPUBLICANS. THERE IS ALWAYS THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT. THEY SEEM TO PUT PARTY FIRST INSTEAD OF THEIR COUNTRY OR THEY HAVE THEIR OWN AGENDA. TIME TO THINK FOR THE GOOD OF ALL AS WRITTEN IN OUR CONSTITUTION.

Rev. Jackson is wanting to make this into a pissing contest. I can guarentee he dislikes Obama just like Sharpton does. And I will tell you exactly why.....What will they have to complain about then?? If Obama actually gets into the WH how can they say they are being held down? Jackson will be out of the job.....

Also, Mr. Jackson-I don't recall you ever issuing an appology to the Duke players that were wrongly accused of raping that black girl. She made it all up, you condemned them before they had a chance to defend themselves. You are a phoney and don't deserve the media you get. You are a bigger bigot than Jesse Helms, at least you knew where he stood, you are no different-you try and hide it.

who cares...lets get back to the business of healing our nation...WE the people not just the Big Oil corps. and big Business that are funding McCain, but all Americans.

No one likes Obama. He's a fake. I'm suprised he hasn't changed the color of his skin. He's changed everything else.

I'm sure that his comments weren't so much about envy as they were about the fact that what he stated was absolutely true. We the people really need to wake up before he gets into office and the spell wears off the hard way.

Signed, a former Democrat

Is it me, or are the pundits the only ones that are concerned about this?

Who cares what Jesse Jackson says? Will his words lower these gas prices? Fix this economy? Bring our troops home?

No?

Then SO WHAT?!?

Jesse Jackson does a disservice to the Black community everytime he opens his mouth. White people tune him out because his devicive and incindiary words. Jesse Jackson listen to your son. Best you keep your comments to yourself. Whites and Black want to heal the racial rift

Yeah, but Jackson doesn't get the gold at the end of the marathon. Maybe thats what it is. I would be interested to hear the rest of the tape. What else did he say that is "too crude" for the tube?

Not sure we have the whole story here. Why did rev. Wright and now Rev. Jackson create bad publicity with regards to Obama

Jesse is suffering from penile envy. Once you go Barack you don't go Back!

This was a VERY STUPID statement. And shows that Jesse just doesn't get it. The criticism Barack has delivered in regards to the Black Family and absent Black Fathers is LONG OVERDUE. Bill Cosby has been speaking on this for years. The FIRST step to correcting this is to GET RID of all the LAME excuses. If you make a baby..You are OBLIGATED to raising the child. IF you don't want to take care of the child...DON'T HAVE SEX!!!

Jackson was right the first time; Obama is pompous and arrogant.

Jesse Jackson is a nasty, nasty boy.
Mr. Jackson if you are nasty!

No... It was about greed.... Wanting too much too fast.... Well you won't have to wait long now to find out.... The Black Nation of America is going be very disapointed come November....

Perhaps Jesse has a guilty conscience because of what he did back in '99 or did the media forget that he had a child out of wedlock and tried to cover it up by paying his daughter's mother off. Things that make you go... hmmmmmmm.

It's not as if Obama has/won't talk about the other issue that plague the AA community. But it was Father's Day! He was making a speech about Father's Day. Sure he has and will continue to address these other issue, but first rule of thumb is you have to start somewhere and this could be the step that leads to stronger families with better values who raise their children with respect and dignity. Who encourages education which in turn will improve the lives of those living in the AA community. Continuing to say the government (which was the case in JJ era) is responsible for all OUR woes has not and will not get us improvement. True improvements in the justice system need to be made, but having personal responsiblity will also make a difference. Cosby said now Obama is restating it.

I bet it's envy.

It was never about envy. It's about undermining Obama's campaign efforts. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and a myriad of others have focused their lives on pointing out how the "evil white power structure" is "keeping the black man down" in America. They have done well for themselves in doing so gaining wealth and power as they went.

If Obama wins the White House, they lose a good chunk of their credibility unless they start referencing the works of Harriet Beecher Stowe when talking about him. It would be good for "civil rights" if Obama wins but it would be bad for civil rights activists.

I'm still voting for McCain.

JESSIE IS SPEAKING THE TRUTH, HE SPEAKS DOWN TO EVERYONE, ALL GROUPS OF PEOPLE. I DONT THINK ITS ENVY IN ANY WAY. JESSIE JACKSON IS A GOOD MAN, AND I REMEMBER A TIME WHEN HE WAS AS INSPIRATIONAL IF NOT MORE THAN OBAMA. I DO NOT LIKE THE WAY HIS SON IS TREATING HIM OVER THIS INCIDENT. I GUESS BLOOD ISNT THICKER THAN WATER!

Right! It's about an old loser complaining about new blood in the party...

My list of the pathetic just got longer.

Reid, Pelosi, Obama, Clinton, Kennedy, Sharpton, Jackson.........oh yeah
Biden, Edwards.......think...think....throw Keith Obermann in as well

One more tie with obama goes down the drain....I hope obama soon follows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poor ole' Jesse Jackson! He just cannot stand to be ignored!!! Even if he has to make a complete fool of himself, that would be better than not getting his name in the newspaper or his face on the television. Every time something comes up, you can bet your "bottom dollar" that Jesse Jackson will show up! He is disgusting!

spoken like a true democrate first politician

Jackson, who?

Thanks Jessie. Just what Obama and the Democrat party needed right now. Perhaps you should go away for awhile. Me thinks you just lost a chance to speak at the convention.

Hey, where are all the McCain paid trolls....5...4...3...2...1 LOL

2 peas in a pod

Mr. Jackson Please keep your comments to yourself and visit your own iligitimate daughter you had on your family then tell me about being talked down to.
Did he strike a nerve ?
I hopes he jumps up and down on every nerve and encourages all fathers and parents to do a better job raising their children instead of the justice system.
I'm an african american mother of (2)young men who raised them by myself. If their sorry fathers had put forth an effort to just pick up the phone and tell his boy he was thinking about him. or ask him how he is doing in school, or if he needs anything or anyone to talk to instead of going to the streets the young black male might feel better about themselves and strive to be and do better. It goes a long way whether these fathers wanna believe it or not. I have a 20 year old son who stepped up to the plate when his girlfriend got pregnant and told her he'd raise the baby when they separated, so she could go to school. He didn't want his baby girl to grown up like he did, without father. Get your head out your behind Jessie and stop being a HATER, you got skeletons in your own closet !!!

He comes on CNN to explain his comments made on FOX News-makes sense. He should be explaining why he was on Fox News in the first place!

Go OBAMA

Clarify all he wants (Like Don Imus) but Jesse still made the statement.
He needs to quit.

Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson should focus on the community rather then point fingers or make comments like this to us. I think they have a greater impact on the community. They should continue their work there, but STOP the craziness of wanting to be seen and hearing over nothing.

what a loser

Why is he taking credit for Obama's success? He should be ashamed of what he said. Obama only spoke the truth, and that goes for all races!

This is why Jesse Jackson and those tired "civil rights" era guys are irrelevant.....

Sorry Jesse, I have always admired you however Obama is right, black men need to take responsibility for their children. Period. Why you slammed him for telling the truth is beyond me.

Why is he still on the scene. I can't believe he would let words like that come out of his mouth; I don't care how "private" his conversation was. There is a level of respect that you show someone who has accomplished what Obama has in 18 months that, Jesse hasn't been able to accomplish in either of his bids for the presidency.

Jealousy is a beast... I wonder how many times he made comments like this about King in "private" conversations. Conspiracies are initiated by whispers in "private" conversations too.

Glad Obama has more grace than this never-was-has-been.

Jesse Jackson is an idiot and does not speak for or represent the sentiment of the African-American community.

To say Jackson is envious of Obama is far from ridiculous. There is no other explanation for his behavior. Obama said no more than Bill Crosby and other ministers have been saying for years. It is not talking down to black people, it's telling the truth. The only people who would be offended over the things Obama said are people who fit in that catagory. The problem in this election is that people can't stand to hear the truth. People are only looking things to tickle the ear. In reality, the truth is not always soothing to the natural ear, but it will sooth the soul if accepted. As a part of the black race, I was thrilled to hear a candidate for president stand up and speak to a congregation on issues that troubles our communities as well as others.

I am offended by the remarks of Jessie Jackson because first of all, he knows well that Obama was telling the truth. He also knows that Fox News have been campaigning hard against Obama and any mold hill they find becomes a mountian. Therefore, he had no business flapping his lips with them if he can't control his jealousy. With all the public mishaps he had in his life, he should shut up anyway.

Continue speaking the truth Obama, we love you.

Comments are about a man who's as black as Tim Conway. If Obama wants to represent a certain people, that's fine, but the whole notion of him being "black" is as about as effective as Soledad O'Briens documentary on "Being Black in America". If you want to know what it's like to be Black in America, interview some true Black Americans – Soledad is Black? Who knew?........my friends and I thought she was a "nicely-tanned white girl", Caribbean, maybe......she sure isn't "Black" by the common street measures..............................

He can deny the allegations if he wants, but he is still envious about Senator Obama's candicacy. Jackson deeply hurt his own credibility by making his remarks, and he may not recover from this "faux pas" for a long time.

Mr. Jackson needs to take some time to re-evaluate his purpose and reconnect to his basic core beliefs. In the 60's and 70's I was proud of this man and admired him greatly as a person committed to working for the betterment of humanity. But the last decade has found him living on past accomplishments without growing and becoming more and re-dedicating himself. He is like the person who writes the one true novel and lives off of that success forever rather than writing another. It is not good enough to be excellent once. to deserve that gratitude and the accolades you have to strive to be excellent over and over again. I see him as a man who is facing personal hurdles and has fallen into the pit of anger and jealousy. I have faith that if he steps back and really looks again to his core he will find that noble and honorable crusader again. Just to have once known the light....doesnt mean you will always walk in it.

Jesse's proposed solution would curtail absentee fathers. You abandon your child once, you get the "Jesse treatment" to ensure you don't do it again.

"Jackson said Obama's message to black voters must be broader and serve as more than a "moral challenge." "

Meaning Obama's not blaming whites enough.

I'm astonished. I thought black public figures never apologized, just expressed "profound regret" or some such. Typically it's whites who fall over themselves to apologize, and multiple times at that.

"We also need government-based [initiatives].”

Meaning more money from whites.

It is definitely about envy. Imagine other things he must have said about Obama and to think he is a Reverend? Doesn't the Bible speak against Back Biting?

Well such is life; never trust anyone except your self and your God. There are so many other people that are publicly praising Obama and secretly denouncing him. This should be an eye opener for Obama.

This is very annoying.

No true man of God will utter such words. God will judge all on that day....

No, Jesse...........they are about racism...............your blatant racism. After this, I think you owe a lot of people whose lives you have ruined an apology. I would start with Imus. Also, you might look on this as a new day and a new tomorrow where people are fed up with your self serving crap.

"That's kind of ridiculous. He's running the last lap of a 54-year marathon. He is running that race. I am a part of that race,"

So basically he'll get to finish the race and get all the glory and you'll be sitting on the sidelines huffing and buffing. Jesse Jackson's only concern is himself. He tries to make everything about him. Jesse is making Obama out to only have completed one lap of a 54 year race. He makes it out like Obama didn't have to deal with racial issues his whole life. I'm not going to vote for Obama but Jesse Jackson is acting like a spoiled brat and seems to be pissed that he isn't in the spot light or the idle of the african american youth.

Who cares what Jesse Jackson says? Everybody knows that Jackson only wants publicity.

Of course he isn't jealous. What an awful question. I'm sure he's extremely proud of Obama. He was just aggravated by some of the things that Obama said. No two people will ever agree on every concept or issue.

If not Envy! what?
Perhaps the only real reason for the comments is that Jackson is mean spirited mental midget who has been riding the 'race' train for decades.
If he was 'smart', he would have admitted to 'jealousy'. Isn't that better than the alternative, 'idiocy'?

Sorry Jesse, Jr., but I agree with Rev. Jackson, Michael Eric Dyson and Ralph Nader.

As a 61 year old black female, mother of 5 adult children (2 sons and 3 daughters) who I raised in urban Ohio, I truely believe that Senator Obama does not properly address a lot of urban problems. A lot of African Americans do feel that our votes are being taken for granted. Please don't throw us under the bus and ignore our concerns. There are two sides to every story. We really want to vote for Senator Obama but he must also address urban problems. He must share his "urban" dreams, goals and vision with African Americans. We are hell bent on voting for you, Senator Obama, but don't forget that we are also looking, listening and praying for you.

Please Mr Jackson,

Obama is a an amazing person, capable of great things. You on the other hand, I don't think you've accomplished much, other then helping Terrell Owens and promoting yourself. You do more damage to Obama by endorsing him! You and Al Sharpton need to stop your endless self promotion and let the real leaders like Obama do his thing. Obama can be a new Dr. King. Do you realize how much you and Sharpton actually hurt the cause you purportedly endorse? You are irrelevant. If you care about progressive politics, then disappear.

Thank you!

Jesse: Keep Hope Alive: Disappear!

Obama needs to just shut this guy up. He fosters racist imagry and will do nothing to help Obama.

Jesse and other House "sellouts" = Crabs in a barrel

Bleh. Can this crap stop being news worthy? Of course he's envious and it's a little hard to believe in his support for Obama at this point.

I'm sure he'll do fine with the Republicans who don't care anything about people anymore as long as their doing alright!

I am surprised Obama has not thrown Jesse under the bus as he has others who criticized him–guess he needs him for the campaign. I don't blame some of the black leaders for being put out. They have been working for AA for years and have been rejected for a mixed race man (you can't call Obama black) who has promised the world to minorities and compares himself with MLK. He is their Messiah–the preacher leaders are not.

10,000 grand for a couple of Keep hope alive's I don't like so hommie and anyway brother Al will show for free !

Reality Check.

Obama has taken the black vote for granted since Super Tuesday.

When's the last time you saw him a AA gathering for anything other than his own campaign?

Funny how Obama is black when he's in states with a large AA population, but, "white" when it suits his need.

Wake up and stop drinking the kool aide.

never will we let you speak for the african american community again!

Jesse Jackson ,the republicans and the older democrats just does not get what Senator Obama is trying to do.

He is trying to free us from that old stuck-in-the-50s,60..mindset. Sen Obama truly would like the US to move past the wounds of the past.

Jesse has fought a good fight for oppressed people but he still has the old mind set mentality. People are tired of the way things are. we need a change of fresh outlooks and new ideas. that what I believe Sen Obama will bring to the whitehouse as President. I don't know if we have a chance of a future if we elect the same old tired ways again.

Oh, it’s not about envy. Obama made statements that apply to Jackson and he didn’t like it. Jesse needs to keep his zipper up, and then remarks like the ones made by Obama wouldn’t bother him so much!

All humans are subject to blunder, as of today ones opinion is worthless according to what i see, we shouldn't put so much stock into any individual, Obama only spoke truths, the fatherhood issue crosses racial lines the media and certain forces would have you thinking different. I'm sick of the expert opinions and analysis.

This man is absolutely ridiculous. This does stem from ENVY..Mr. Jackson is trying to stay in the spotlight. Here sits a man who has a child out of wedlock. Please go away!!!! Could it be that the comments hit home???

I don't se what the big issue is other than losing black votes & THAT ain't gonna happen.

Guess Obama's not black enough for the Reverend...what a loser!

Shut up Jesse, I have lost all respect for you...By the way, how is your illegitimate daughter???

What a loser.

"Reverend" Jesse Jackson has not made an apology for his use vulgarity, and I have not heard anybody question this language by a man of the cloth. Something is seriously wrong here, if this is the common language being used by a "reverend" and also at the intents of his heart to devalue and condemn Obama. The Bible says that what comes out of a man's mouth originates in his heart. I think Jesse Jackson needs to go on a retreat somewhere to examine his heart and to clean up his potty mouth. In the meantime, he doesn't deserve to be called "Reverend."

As a black person, I can say that Jesse Jackson is jealous of the intelligence, and ability of Barack Obama to transcend the racial divide. Barack has also been a successful United States Senator, and is making an unprecedented run for president. All of which Jesse Jackson was never able to do. Al he ever was was an attention, notoriety seeking opportunist, that used black issues for his own personal gain. Barack Obama is the "real deal" and Jesse's nose is out of joint. It's envy plain and simple.

So Jesse, what is it about? I have sometimes admired your willingness to take strong stances for justice on the right side of controversial issues, but you really looked more than small during those awful, unforgiving comments.

Come on Jesse Jackson was paid to do that . Who wispers if they tink the mike is off, everybody who has ever been caught when the mike was on was talking in a normal voice not wispering !! Jesse want 10,000 grand for every rally he attends every protest march he's in thats why the unions don't use him any more as a matter of fact when was the las time you saw Jesse Jackson at any thing nobody going keep paying him 10,000 grand to show up!!

Jesse Jackson has too much clout with the media..more than he has with AAs...he is not an "elected" leader of the race so for his ignorant, ENVIOUS remarks to give him 2 days of publicity is ridiculous...

Any REVEREND who makes the statement about cutting someones n*ts off (regardless of who that person is) makes me wonder how close to GOD he really is( but then again, he did have an affair and child out of wedlock).....

II think it is funny that one thing is said on camera/recorder and the truth is said when they think the audio is off.

What a liar!

It amazes me still that the black school of thought is to not talk about the reality of the race. JJ thinks Obama is talking down to blacks? Huh? Since when is it wrong to lead and tell the truth?

THAT is the problem. Just don't talk about it and it can't be true!!!! Maybe they should have been talking about this long before now? The problem is they were too busy blaming everyone else for their problems. What is their excuse going to be when BHO is in the White House? No more of the white man keeping them down crap!!!!!!

Go back in your hole JJ.

Yeah right, Jesse isn't jealous. Please do everyone a huge favor and just go away Jesse.

Rev. Jackson has always been an idiot. If he'd work for the greater good of all people and not just black people he would get a lot more respect from the rest of us. He and Al Sharpton are the reason that reverse racism is alive and well.
Why does everything have to be done based on a persons color? Why can't we all just be people and not worry about what color someone is? Until that happens, racism against all people will continue to happen.
I hope Obama stays as far away from Jackson and Sharpton as possible. As for him saying it out of envy – maybe. He and Sharpton love the limelight. For once it would be nice if they truly want Obama to win, if they'd just shutup and stay in the background.

last lap??? Jessie, please just be quiet right now...

Americans dont care whether it's about envy or not, we would like to know: Why isn't there a debate about the ethics of the Fox (FALSE) News decision to release the off-mic conversation of Jesse Jackson?

What about McCain joking about killing Iranian civilians through cigarettes?
CNN, which is more newsworthy?
What if it was Obama who joked about killing Iranians?

Shame on you guys for ignoring this story !

Jesse Jackson's claim to fame is he was on the balcony when MLK was killed. He said Obama was talking down, he was addressing an issue long ignored by so called black "leaders". Obama did speak about father's taking responsibility. Is the "holier than thou" Jesse Jackson supporting the child he fathered out of wedlock. And what about his year of seclusion he spoke of? it lasted 3 days. Get a job Jesse for the first time in your life and stop living off of handouts. Him and his monocrome coalition.... Jesse Jackson has been a joke for decades.

"Jealousy is a weak emotion"

- Jay Z

You'd be suprised how insightful and accurate rappers can be. Jesse suffers from the all too common crabs in the barrell syndrome. Barack Obama is everything Jesse Jackson wants to or wanted to be.

While I have never quite gone along with his views of race in America and how to overcome racial barriers, I have respected him for his work and dedication to the Civil Rights movement. I'm ashamed of Jesse Jackson right now. I love how talking to black people about black issues constitutes Obama "talking down" to black people. Please. Cosby did it and he was ridiculed and ostracized. There is a serious problem in our culture and, yes, SOMEBODY should say something about it. Just because someone is black and successful doesn't mean that they see themselves as better than other black people. You can't help but see your people exposed to and feeding into stereotypes and want to do something about it. It's important to put a face on the other side of the culture, which is loving, devoted and successful, so that a complete picture of what it is to be African American is prominently displayed. Also, this whole thing about Obama "acting white" is completely idiotic and smacks soundly of reverse racism. Obama IS white, or at least half white. His mother is white. So, what, his mother's culture is less important than his father's? This man can please nobody, so I say stop trying. I can't even look at Jackson anymore.

I wish we had a hot mike on anyone that is involved in politics.
We NEED TO KNOW what they really think and not just "what they want us to hear". I hate being continuously lied to by both the candidates and people in the news.

I am no fan of Jesse Jackson. Far from it. But making such a big deal out of that private comment is worse than the comment itself. If everyone had an open mike on them, every minute of every hour, eyes would be wide open--ALL OVER THE WORLD. The "human" side of each one of us is always present--that is if our minds are even working. What Jesse said is relatively tame compared to what we read on these "comment pages". This is some of the ugliest talk I've ever been subjected to-my choice, of course!

I do believe that there are some envy issues that Jesse Jackson has towards Senator Obama. He just has to understand that his time as the voice of African American politics has come and gone. What Jesse Jackson needs to understand is that Barack Obama does not just represent just black americans, he transcends his message and values to "all" americans.

And that is something that I have never seen from a politician in my 26 years on this earth.

he has done great work, but he is fighting a fight for the PAST!!!!

HIS REMAKRS WERE SO INAPPROPIATE!

its abotu tiem he and Sharpton step down, and let this generation take over!

i mean, should Obama not have commented on the rate of simgle families in the Black community? Its a problem, and to say its always someone else, is not being truthful to blacks!!! its a lot fo different factors, and fathers leaving is one of them!

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Jesse Jackson needs to clean his fingers before he points to Obama's spots. And if he is not familiar with the Bible, "why does one notice the spot in your brother's eye when there is a log in yours [Matthew 7:3].

This is much ado about NOTHING. Every so often someone comes out and talks about the black community. The media loves this because they can't talk about the black community. But the truth of the matter is there are dead beat dads in EVERY community.

Move on CNN, there's not story here. The apology was extended and accepted.

JESSIE..........JESSIE..........

TO BE HONEST THIS IS THE VERY REASON ALOT OF US (YOUNGER BLACK PEOPLE) DON'T JOIN THE NAACP, RAINBOW...., ETC...................

I MEAN WERE THE COMMENTS NECESSARY........... SO SAD........ I AM SO ASHAMED FOR HIM................. DR KING IS PROBABLY FROWNING ON HIM TODAY..............

I kinda agree with Jesse that Obama should just focus on the politics. His feels about black men about the plight of the black family really isn't appropriate as a campaigne speech. I have never heard other presidential hopeful address such things about their race. (And yes...other cultures have experienced this also.) Therefore, unless Obama has plans to outlaw divorce and require marriage when a women becomes with child, this speech really had no relavence other than maybe to put members of the black community down.

I'm sorry, Mr. Jackson put his foot in his mouth again. GO OBAMA

Let that be a lesson that do not grant interviews on FAUX news. They will leave the Microphone ON and sensationalize anything.

Hannity does not have college education.
What can you say about O Reilly controversies?

It is a shame that Americans are willing to get their news from less educated individuals than make their own judgements.

Another big "oops", I guess Jesse may never learn to shut up..

Shut it, Jackson. You and Obama may be part of the same race, but you've run that race in a deplorable way.

This is not to say that Obama is flawless, but you are in no position to make any sort of judgments. On anything.

Jackson is upset because people like him will be out of a job if Obama becomes president.

Time to stop the white-guilt train and end affirmative action.

Jackson, your days are over.

Both the Jackson and the Rev. Wright dissing of Obama has *everything* to do with envy. They both think they are the Great I Am and are infuriated that the young man is doing just fine without them.

This was all staged just like the antics of Rev. Wright at the National Press Club. The Obama campaign and his surrogates will do anything and say anything to win over the white vote, period! Jesse Jackson is not stupid. He knew that mic was on and if he didn't don't you think he would be curious to see if that other guy would tell the media what was said to him? Come on people this Obama guy is cheap and arrogant. They think we are all too stupid to put two and two together.

I guess Barack is not black enough for Jesse.

Time for blacks to demand Jesse get a REAL job and EARN money like everyone else!

Jessie Jackson needs to step out of the stoplight for a good minute.

Mr. Jackson we all respect you for what you've done as a civil rights activist and more so please don't allow things of this nature to continue. You of all people know when the lights are on and the camera is rolling everything you say or do is news.

Are you all now going to portray Jackson to be a racist too? If he were white, he would be attacked non-stop for being racist.

Don't worry Jesse...many of us have had the similar thoughts when we think of what our nation stands to lose by strolling down a more socialist path which Obama is clearly in favor of and raising a large number of capitalist converts.

Obama is so marxist–he's even too left wing for many left wingers--a la Jackson.

Jackson did NOT "run for President" in 84 or 88.... He ran for the nomination.