Protesters turn on Jesse Jackson during rally

ABC 7 Chicago ^ | November 25, 2003 | Rob Johnson

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

A Loop rally demanding more jobs for young black men turned into a protest against the leadership of Reverend Jesse Jackson.

With roughly 100,000 Chicagoans between 16 and 24 out of work or not in school, Rainbow Push was hoping to call to action disenfranchised young people, but a group of people disenchanted with Jesse Jackson led a spirited protest that sometimes drowned out the message of more jobs.

Hundreds converged upon a frigid Federal Plaza today to hear politicians and political candidates talk passionately about creating more jobs.

"Since this is a union working town the unions need to provide job training and set up a trade school in the city of Chicago," said Sen. James Meeks, 15th District.

However some of the speakers were quickly drowned out by boos, bullhorns, and verbal jabs from a group called VOTE, ex-offenders, community activists, church leaders, and Muslims, tired of what they call the rhetoric in the African-American community.

"We are tired of coming here to voice our opinion when we got African-American people sitting at the table and saying they represent our interests and playing this puppet game," said one protester.

Afterwards ABC7's Rob Johnson asked Reverend Jackson why he felt like so much verbal venom was aimed in his direction.

"They lashed out at Dr. King, they lashed out at Nelson Mandela, they lashed out at Jesus, so all of those who fight for change become the object of frustration," said Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow-Push Coalition.

"What has he sacrificed for his beliefs? Us. We've been sacrificed. On the altar of his political ambition our people have been destroyed," said John Johnson, VOTE.

Rob Johnson: Does this distract from the message you're trying to put forth today?

Jesse Jackson: It distracts from the message but it shows the pain.

The group "VOTE" is frustrated because it says not enough job training programs have been offered to those who need them the most. But despite the contentious afternoon at Federal Plaza Reverend Jackson says he will continue to make sure jobs are more readily available.

[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

Gee, Jesse, not everyone loves you!

[Coroner]

Jesse compares himself to Jesus?????

[leadpenny]

mmmmmm! They didn't lash out at Louie Farrakhan????

[Bush2000]

To African-Americans everywhere: Wake up! Jesse Jackson is a slick shakedown artist. The only way to create real opportunity is to promote education.

[The South Texan]

"They lashed out at Dr. King, they lashed out at Nelson Mandela, they lashed out at Jesus, so all of those who fight for change become the object of frustration," said Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow-Push Coalition."

What a fricking idiot!!!!!!

[tiamat]

Dude,

Are you REALLY surprised?

Tia

[07055]

Jesse thinks Jesus is *almost* as perfect as Jesse.

[newgeezer]

If protesters turn on Jesse during a rally, it can't be all bad. Still, depending on why they turn on him, it can be 99.999% bad.

[07055]

so all of those who fight for change become the object of frustration

Jesse has his hand out for much more than mere "change."

[dead]

Somebody just figured out that the rainmaker is making plenty of rain for himself, while they're all bone dry.

[SierraWasp]

"Reverend Jackson says he will continue to make sure jobs are more readily available."

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Jesse!!! Are you Illinois boys goin ta help him furnish them there jobs?

[Batrachian]

"They lashed out at Dr. King, they lashed out at Nelson Mandela, they lashed out at Jesus, so all of those who fight for change become the object of frustration," said Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow-Push Coalition.

I think this incredible comment should be broadcast as widely as possible. There may be many in the black community who would resent Jesse Jackal attaching himself leech-like to those others he mentioned. It does not speak well of blacks that they allow this fake, phony, and fraud to be considered as one of their leaders. Amazingly enough, he's one of the more respectable ones.

[Quick Shot]

OK, Fess-up....




Which freepers were there????

[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Reverend Jackson says he will continue to make sure jobs are more readily available.

He means it. Of course that's only if your name is Jackson and you happen to be one of his legitimate sons. For everyone else he vows to continue to promise you that he hopes you get jobs.

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[Land_of_Lincoln_John]

I think this incredible comment should be broadcast as widely as possible

That's why there is a Free Republic!

[chicagolady]

I was there in spirit!

[chicagolady]

Rev Jackson NEEDS to get a REAL job!

[sweetliberty]

"Jesse compares himself to Jesus?????"

This surprises you?

[sarasmom]

I had no idea that JJ had such vast job-creating ability, outside of the renowned JJ shakedown for JJ and Associates Syndicate.
I dont think MLK, nor Jesus, have much in common with the goals of JJ Inc.