Rev. Al Sharpton Plays to Tough Crowd at Va. School ['Crazy Al' Visits Robert E. Lee's Tomb]

Viriginan Pilot ^ | May 9, 2003 | Warren Fiske

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The Reverend Al Sharpton could barely contain a smile Thursday when he visited the tomb of Robert E. Lee

'I want people to see that if I will go to Robert E. Lee's tomb, I will go anywhere!!' [to become the 2004 Democratic Nominee for President of the United States]

He then added: 'I wonder how this will play in Harlem?'

Reverend Sharpton paid his respects at the end of another improbable campaign day appearance at Washington and Lee University.

Neither Sharpton nor student leaders expected a meeting of the minds. It was more like a marriage of convenience.

Washington and Lee students were looking for a 2004 Democratic Presidential candidate to visit in preparation for a mock convention(!) scheduled next winter. Just about everyone turned them down.Then they turned to a student who said his father had contacted the Al Sharpton campaign.

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There have had to been a Freeper Dad involved in this.. alright-who did it!

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hold muh beer and watch Crazy Rev. Al go!

[TommyDale]

Is Sharpton demanding that they remove General Lee from the cemetery? Paint over the name, so it won't offend others?

[Zavien Doombringer]

I wish I had thought of it :)

Attention all Tidewater Freepers, WNIS is haveing Talkfest 2003 at the Ted Constant Convoctaion center at ODU, Sean Hannity and alan Combs will be there! Come on out 9am to 8pm! FREE!

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I don't know what he was doing there except to get lots of media attention-and it seems to have worked (judging by his 44% 'Freeper approval' rating to take the 2004 Dim Nomination)

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I think Rev. Al should replace Alan Colmes on FOX TV.(just for the nect 6-8 months)

Give this guy a forum every night to get this campaign rolling! (if legal)

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better link http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=53866&ran=188073

[Zavien Doombringer]

NOw that would be worth watching! Sean would rip him up!

[ewing]

That would me must see TV, guaranteed and it would help both parties involved. (and of course Alan could come back after the campaign)

[Asclepius]

The Reverend Al Sharpton could barely contain a smile Thursday when he visited the tomb of Robert E. Lee

That was actually sort of a cool thing to do.

Sharpton surprises me. I hope he wins the Democrat 04 nomination. I really, really hope he does.

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He really has performed beyond all expectations so far..leading in the NY Primary, second in South Carolina and third in NH

[xJones]

Uh oh!

He accused the Democratic Party of taking black voters for granted and echoing the policies of President Bush. He left open the possibility of running as an independent next fall should his long-shot bid for the Democratic nomination fail.

Do I love that jerk, or what? He's got my vote in the Democratic primaries in Texas, and if/when he fails to get the Democratic nod, we can hope he draws Dem votes away as an independent.

[just me]

"""Sharpton surprises me. I hope he wins the Democrat 04 nomination. I really, really hope he does."""

I did too, but now I am not so sure..... remember careful what you wish for....

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We all know where this is headed, Rev. Al makes a scene to get his speaking time at the convention-unless the Dims screw him over bad and he runs for an Independent bid.

[mhking]

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[mabelkitty]

I agree.

[The Other Harry]

Do I love that jerk, or what?

You gotta love Al. I guess I'm going to have to register as a Democrat just so I can vote for him in the primary.

[lilylangtree]

Does Charlatan Al have a number of blacks that Lee must have killed? Expect that number would enlarge like a fish story everytime old Al refers to the event.

[twigs]

I think Sharpton's a lot sharper than we give him credit for. Sometimes he makes more sense than the rest of the Dems put together. Then the other times...

[schaketo]

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In the upcoming democratic primary (2004) ...

BIG AL NEEDS OUR HELP! - Register as a democrat and vote for Crazy Al!

Rev. Al Sharpton is officially running for president in 2004.

During the May 3, 2003 demoncrap debate in Columbia, S.C., our man Al stated “The way to move a donkey is to slap the donkey,” and “I’m going to slap the donkey until the donkey kicks”.

Let’s help Crazy Al slap the donkey until it kicks.

Assume GW has the Republican nomination sewn up. Its time for all good republicans, libertarians, and independents to stand up and be counted. Lets take a page from Sen. McCain’s play book. Prior to the 2004 democratic presidential primary in your state, re-register as a democrat and vote for Al Sharpton!

Wouldn’t it be great if Crazy Al won! At the very least, lets ensure he gets prime time speaking rights at the 2004 nationally televised democratic convention. You gotta love it. Line up, sign up, and send this to all your like-minded friends.

Check here for the rules governing primary voting in your state: http://www.fec.gov/votregis/primaryvoting.htm In case you’d like to send Big Al a donation:
http://www.sharptonexplore2004.com/

Anyone need a bumper sticker or button?
http://democraticbuttons.freeservers.com/

How about an Al Sharpton yard sign?
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/victorystore00/pryasi.html

Oh yea, and don’t forget to call the local demoncrap party headquarters and ask them the following before the primary election:

1. Can I get a ride to the polls – help them spend their money during the primaries so they’ll have less during the national election. Have them take you the scenic route and stop off and do some shopping on the way home.
2. Are you giving anything away free for voting democrat? Cigarettes, box of cigars, box lunch, etc. Ask for two of each.
3. Can you think of any other questions we should as them?

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