BLACK GROUP CRITICAL OF SHARPTON'S CIVIL RIGHTS FLIP-FLOP

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[NativeNewYorker]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Reverend Al Sharpton's dramatic 24-hour reversal on federal judicial nominee Janice Rogers Brown is strongly criticized by members of the African-American leadership network Project 21.

Forty-eight hours ago, Sharpton agreed with Project 21 that Brown deserves fair treatment, including a vote. Yesterday, apparently under political pressure, Sharpton changed his mind.

Members of Project 21 question Sharpton's commitment civil rights in now seeking to deny the black judge a fair and timely confirmation process, especially as Sharpton's new position violates not only the U.S. Constitution but Sharpton's own views.

In a Nov. 5 interview with Sinclair Broadcasting, Sharpton opposed plans by liberal senators to keep the Brown nomination from coming to a full vote in the U.S. Senate through a filibuster. He said: ``I don't agree with her politics. I don't agree with some of her background. But she should get an up-or-down vote.'' The next day, however, Sharpton's office released a statement urging senators ``to do everything within their means to prevent'' Brown from being confirmed. Speaking on liberal pressure experienced by Sharpton to change his opinion, talk radio host Armstrong Williams, who was in contact with Sharpton, told The Washington Times: ``He said they were putting a lot of pressure on him.''

``I believe that Al Sharpton's unambiguous about-face is proof positive that liberal racists without question are able, in the face of undeniable evidence, to not just control the Jesse Jacksons and Elijah Cummings of our nation but also someone who - at face value - is believed to be as independent as Sharpton has been,'' said Project 21 member Mychal Massie, a Pennsylvania small businessman.

Brown has been nominated for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. The daughter of Alabama sharecroppers, she has dedicated her 26-year legal career to public service. An associate justice on the California Supreme Court since 1996, she won 76 percent of the vote to retain her seat on the court. Her appeals court nomination enjoys bipartisan support, and she is highly regarded by her judicial colleagues in California and across the nation.

Speaking on Sharpton's apparent interest in currying political favor rather than fighting for fair treatment and the advancement of minorities, Massie adds: ``Succinctly put, in the liberal world, the plantation-masters will permit no blacks to leave the plantation. Those that do will do so at their own peril. Indoctrination and mind control are the order of the day. What a remarkably free group.''

Project 21 has been a leading voice in the African-American community since 1992. For more information and to schedule an interview, contact David Almasi at 202-371-1400, ext. 106 or Project21(At)nationalcenter.org, or visit Project 21's Web site at http://www.project21.org/P21Index.html.

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[GSWarrior]

Civil rights flip flop. Is that something one wears when playing the race card?

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Speaking on Sharpton's apparent interest in currying political favor rather than fighting for fair treatment and the advancement of minorities, Massie adds: ``Succinctly put, in the liberal world, the plantation-masters will permit no blacks to leave the plantation. Those that do will do so at their own peril. Indoctrination and mind control are the order of the day. What a remarkably free group.'' "

Bravo.

[gunnedah]

This should surprise no one. Wonder if the press has forgotten Stephen or Steven Pagonis and the lie that brother Al helped fabricate.The Democrats should get Charlie Manson parolled and run him that would be a step up over the field they have assembled.

[NicknamedBob]

Al Sharpton was last seen riding away in the back of Dean's pickup truck.

[river rat]

Attention....Attention....Attention....

The Democrats (Slave Masters) will NOT tolerate any uppity negroes wandering off the plantation....

That includes Sharpton....

Jeeeeze, folks -- how much more evidence to you need that the "Democrats" are the force that keeps minorities in the downtrodden victim class, dependent upon THEM (the Democrats) for all material needs for life?

Wake up...!

Semper Fi

[fishbabe]

GET A GRIP!!!!!!!!!!if blacks leave the liberal plantation they lose the gravy train and have to go to work and school like the whites.....OH MY GOD,LIFE IS OVER,IF THEY HAVE TO ACT WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!

[4everontheRight]

Where was Sharpton when Estrada was up???

[At _War_With_Liberals]

"Wonder if the press has forgotten Stephen or Steven Pagonis and the lie that brother Al helped fabricate."

I do not think this story was covered thoroughly outside of NY area.

- Sharpton never paid the judgement, a liberal group paid it for him.

-He still denies any wrongdoing whatsoever, despite the fact that it is a proven fact.

- The IRS announced that they had evidence of crimes, and the office with his records burned down in NY 2 days later.

- Then there is the riot where 7 people were killed after being incited by anti-semitic hate rhetoric by Sharpton and guests at an NY Jewish owned store.

The national press has not touched any of this. It is unbelievable.

[gunnedah]

The Press gives certain crooks free passes and it is mostly of the African-American persuasion I speak of.
Americans are stupid for buying newspapers and listening to the so called "Mainstream Media".But what choice do you have? Regardless of what they say they are still monopolies.

[At _War_With_Liberals]

As Bob Grant say, it's the protective melanin.

[gunnedah]

I like that description,they may outlaw it in the near future though.

[Faraday]

Was Sharpton dragged behind the liberals' pick-up truck?