Klaatu Barada Nikto!
Posted on 03/12/2006 2:31:10 PM PST by Mike Bates
GARY, Ind. - Entertainer Harry Belafonte renewed his criticism of President Bush and Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan urged education reform during the second day of the 2006 National Black Peoples Unity Convention.
The four-day gathering is aimed at developing a long-term economic empowerment plan for blacks.
Farrakhan said the U.S. educational system has failed to teach blacks basic skills and how to succeed after graduation and requires massive restructuring.
"Black people all over America and all over the world, there is something wrong with the way we have been trained in a white supremacist, racist environment," Farrakhan told about 700 people gathered in the gymnasium of Gary West Side High School on Friday.
"You have not been trained to succeed," he said. "We must never sell that lie to the next generation of black children, that the system works for all. It does not."
Belafonte was heavily critical of the White House's handling of hurricane Katrina and its aftermath.
"How can we have Katrina and tens of thousands of people staring into the abyss of this tragedy ... and not have the nation of black folk in righteous indignation walking on this nation, saying `pay attention,' "he said.
"What do we need to know? ... What do we need to have done to us before we wake up?"
He also repeated criticisms of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and other black members of the Bush administration, who he said had not publicly questioned White House decisions in the war in Iraq or policies that have hurt the poor.
"It means nothing to me if they are black if they are dishonorable," Belafonte said. "It means nothing to me if they are black and intelligent and sit and hide in places in government where they can shape no policy."
The convention ends Sunday.
a Calypso duet? INFAMY AND IRONY !!!
a Calypso duet? INFAMY AND IRONY !!!
(Denny Crane: "I Don't Want To Socialize With A Pinko Liberal Democrat Commie. Say What You Like About Republicans. We Stick To Our Convictions. Even When We Know We're Dead Wrong.")
Klaatu Barada Nikto!
Am I the only one who finds this offensive?
a quip so nice, you said it thrice ;)
what is that?
is that the ultimate source of "Klaatu Barada Nicto"?
no, you are far from alone in that reaction.
what is that?
is that the ultimate source of "Klaatu Barada Nicto"?
Dude, it's from the movie 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'
It's a classic- go rent...
That's a screenshot, btw...
SORRY for the burps! I really smack that "POST" button when I am angry.
Infamy and irony.. together in perfect harmony
Isn't that a Michael Jackson tune?
a Calypso duet?
"INFAMY AND IRONY !!!"
a quip so nice, you said it thrice ;)
***Clever couplet! ;)
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(When I am angry, I really over strike the "POST" button.
Like triple exclamation marks!!!)
"Infamy and irony..." together in perfect harmony
Isn't that a Michael Jackson tune?
It could be Michael Jackson's SWAN SONG...
Dude, never seen that movie
if you must execute me, may I select the manner of my going?
oh, check your FReepmail - I've been clever
never seen it, but am glad to know the source of the Words that Ash messed up ;)
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