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Semi-News: Jackson Charges Hurricane Katrina Proves U.S. Racist
AZCONSERVATIVE ^ | August 9, 2005 | John Semmens

Posted on 09/09/2005 2:26:43 PM PDT by John Semmens

Reverend Jesse Jackson asserted that the devastation inflicted on poor blacks by Hurricane Katrina proves America is a racist society.

“We don’t see this kind of destruction in white or Jewish communities,” said Jackson. “Why is it always poor blacks who’re hurt? It’s because our racist society wants it that way.”

Jackson said 120,000 people in New Orleans make less than $8,000 a year. “This is less than I charge for a single speech,” Jackson pointed out.

Jackson also criticized the role given to former presidents George Bush senior and Bill Clinton as coordinators for a fund raising effort following the Katrina tragedy. “Why wasn’t I asked to lead this relief effort?” Jackson demanded to know. “As a Black man, I can feel their pain just as well, if not better than Bill Clinton. And my fees are quite reasonable.”

Jackson spoke after leading a bus convoy into New Orleans to give a speech to 450 students trapped at Xavier University. “If you’re Black and you live in a shack, your race will trap you in this place,” said Jackson.

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To: DAC22

Right on point!I used to know quite a few civil rights activists forty years ago.NONE were in it for the money.Jackson and his lecture fee mentality shows how far down the movement has sunk.


81 posted on 09/09/2005 4:42:16 PM PDT by Riverman94610
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To: John Semmens

jesse should have parted the water and lead all of them out of harms way that would have shown the evil tax payers. that his way is the right way. and no more voting for the wrong people.


82 posted on 09/09/2005 4:47:16 PM PDT by catmanblack. (when i vote i vote with my brain first my heart second .)
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To: Texas Termite

Fake news....but so real people believed it...It's a spoof.


83 posted on 09/09/2005 4:49:06 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Hi Heels
Is it completely my imagination or did all the liberals take a retardo pill the day before the hurricane???

That explains it! I knew there was a reason.

Regards,
GtG

84 posted on 09/09/2005 4:52:53 PM PDT by Gandalf_The_Gray (I live in my own little world, but I like it 'cuz they know me here.)
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To: MEG33

LOL! Thanks for letting me know :)


85 posted on 09/09/2005 5:00:04 PM PDT by Texas Termite (Please pray for Texas Cowboy & Simcha7)
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To: Texas Termite

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1481433/posts

This real disgusting

DNC Chairman Howard Dean: “I Do Not Think That This President Cares About Everybody In America.” (CNN’s “The Situation Room,” 9/9/05)

DNC Chairman Howard Dean: “[Judge Roberts’] Entire Legal Career Appears To Be About Making Sure Those Folks Don’t Have The Same Rights Everybody Else Does. That’s Probably Not The Right Thing To Do Two Weeks After A Disaster Where Certain Members Of Society Clearly Did Not Have The Same Protections That Everybody Else Did Because Of Their Circumstances.” (CNN’s “The Situation Room,” 9/9/05)


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86 posted on 09/09/2005 5:02:35 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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