Posted on 12/29/2013 11:27:47 AM PST by Hacksaw
Jesse Jackson Sr. has jumped into the controversy surrounding comments by Phil Robertson, star of A&Es backwoods reality TV show, Duck Dynasty.
In an announcement sent out Tuesday, Jackson Sr. compared Robertsons recent comments about African-Americans, gay people and women to comments made by the driver of Rosa Parks bus.
"At least the bus driver, who ordered Rosa Parks to surrender her seat to a white person, was following state law, he said in the release. Robertson's statements were uttered freely and openly without cover of the law, within a context of what he seemed to believe was white privilege.
Jacksons human rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has demanded meetings with A&E and with Cracker Barrel regarding the two companies treatment of Robertson, who stars in the show as the head of a Louisiana family that makes duck calls.
Jacksons group, along with LGBT group GLAAD and the National Organization for Women, urged A&E to keep Robertson on an indefinite hiatus from the show, which the network started following Robertsons comments criticizing homosexuality in an interview with GQ magazine.
Cracker Barrel removed Duck Dynasty items from its shelves and then put them back Sunday after customers protested, according to a Cracker Barrel news release.
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Now the vegan seamen are piping up
http://clashdaily.com/2013/12/reality-star-slams-duck-dynasty-phil-wants-fck-kill-ducks/
Never heard of him but he sure has invested a lot of time contemplating the finer points of duck sex.
Too late, Jesse.
That train done left the station and de-railed three miles out.
Better luck next time.
“Robertson’s statements were uttered freely and openly without cover of the law, within a context of what he seemed to believe was white privilege.
This from a guy who cheated on his wife (fathering an illegitimate daughter) and whose son is in Federal prison. He should clean house first before admonishing others on their morals.
Jackson, Sr. is the biggest piece of horse manure ever dropped on America’s decency.
It's all worn and punched out from constant use since 2008.
Sorry jessah, your day is long over. People aren't buying it any more.
Remember:
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Since when is extortion (race pimpin’ in this case) legal?
Money, my money,that is the only reason Mr. Jackass does anything.
"CRACKER" Barrel: the offensive name must be changed.We call it, "THE HONKEY-BUCKET" in my neck of the woods, even though there are more than just us Honkeys in there each and every time I've gone in.
‘Jesse Jackson Sr. has jumped into the controversy surrounding comments by Phil Robertson’
I’m SHOCKED! SHOCKED! I tell you
America responds to Jesse Jackson, Sr.
“Yawn. Sit down and shut up.”
JJ needs to spend more time with his Love Child too.
A&E? They seem about right for milking.
My first steady job was washing dishes at a Sambo’s.
Jesse Jackass is a racist con man. I hope A and E gave him exactly what he deserves. I hope they just flatly ignored him and give him no publicity, no face time on TV, and no recognition that in any way indicates that he is a legitimate player in this situation. He is a fake christian racist con man.
Let me remind everyone he cheated on his wife clearly showing he has no honesty or honor. No one should believe one word he says of give their trust.
Is it policy not to have comments on stories, or just on the opinion page?
Or is it just "Shakedown" privilege to be protected by limousine liberals when it comes to such obvious corrupt practices?
Phil needs to respond tho these comments:
“There is nothing more painful for me at this stage in my life,’’ Jesse Jackson said several years ago, ‘’than to walk down the street and hear footsteps and start thinking about robbery — and then look around and see somebody white and feel relieved.”
Jesse the race baiters time is up. Stop giving him a voice.
no joy in Buttville, the mighty jackson has struck out.
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