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Protesters turn on Jesse Jackson during rally
ABC 7 Chicago ^
| November 25, 2003
| Rob Johnson
Posted on 11/25/2003 6:22:26 PM PST by 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.
TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: jesse; jessehijackson; jessejackson; pimp; povertypimp; racism; racist; rainbowpush; runjesserun; shakedown; vote
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Gee, Jesse, not everyone loves you!
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Jesse compares himself to Jesus?????
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:25:02 PM PST
by
Coroner
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
mmmmmm! They didn't lash out at Louie Farrakhan????
3
posted on
11/25/2003 6:25:39 PM PST
by
leadpenny
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
To African-Americans everywhere: Wake up! Jesse Jackson is a slick shakedown artist. The only way to create real opportunity is to promote education.
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:25:58 PM PST
by
Bush2000
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
"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!!!!!!
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:25:58 PM PST
by
The South Texan
(The Democrat Party and the leftist (ABCCBSNBCCNN NYLATIMES)media are a criminal enterprise!)
To: Coroner
Dude,
Are you REALLY surprised?
Tia
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:26:55 PM PST
by
tiamat
("Just a Bronze-Age Gal, Trapped in a Techno World!")
To: Coroner
Jesse thinks Jesus is *almost* as perfect as Jesse.
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:27:06 PM PST
by
07055
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
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.
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:27:21 PM PST
by
newgeezer
(Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary. You have the right to be wrong.)
To: The South Texan
so all of those who fight for change become the object of frustration Jesse has his hand out for much more than mere "change."
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:28:27 PM PST
by
07055
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Somebody just figured out that the rainmaker is making plenty of rain for himself, while they're all bone dry.
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:31:37 PM PST
by
dead
(I've got my eye out for Mullah Omar.)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John; Lando Lincoln
"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?
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:32:53 PM PST
by
SierraWasp
(Like, hey man, SHIFT_HAPPENS!!! Besides, who wants to be SHIFTLESS???)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
"
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.
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
OK, Fess-up....
Which freepers were there????
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
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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posted on
11/25/2003 6:36:11 PM PST
by
Hillarys Gate Cult
(Proud member of the right-wing extremist neanderthals.)
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:36:38 PM PST
by
mhking
To: Quick Shot
I think this incredible comment should be broadcast as widely as possible That's why there is a Free Republic!
To: Quick Shot
I was there in spirit!
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:36:45 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(I stuff my turkey with refried beans)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
Rev Jackson NEEDS to get a REAL job!
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:39:24 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(I stuff my turkey with refried beans)
To: Coroner
"Jesse compares himself to Jesus?????" This surprises you?
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:41:20 PM PST
by
sweetliberty
(Better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt)
To: Land_of_Lincoln_John
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.
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posted on
11/25/2003 6:44:40 PM PST
by
sarasmom
(Message to the DOD : Very good , troops.Carry on. IN MY NAME)
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