[NotYourAverageDhimmi]

That whirring sound you hear is Martin Luther King spinning in his grave.

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MLK wouldn't be spinning in his grave. Instead, if he were alive today he'd likely be shouting about "Justice for Trayvon" and would be denouncing the Supreme Court's Voting Rights decision as a return to Jim Crow.

Nearly all Americans, including Conservatives, latch on to King's famous "content" quote without looking at the totality of King's other writings and actions -- many of which discuss wealth redistribution and guaranteed jobs. Most Americans, including Conservatives, have an almost cartoonish, diety-like image of King. King would likely be taking the same positions as the overwhelming majority of black leaders today.

[DustyMoment]

Nearly all Americans, including Conservatives, latch on to King's famous "content" quote without looking at the totality of King's other writings and actions . . .

I'm not sure that's true. His "content" quote is one of the best lines ever uttered and carries the force of tremendous truth.

However, that doesn't discredit a great quote because we don't like other things about Rev. King. I was around for the whole thing and have forgotten none of it.

But, I am also a big fan of that quote because it applies across all races, colors and creeds.

And, IMO, the kingdom of heaven is open to those who genuinely live and apply that quote.

[octex]

Nearly all Americans, including Conservatives, latch on to King’s famous “content” quote without looking at the totality of King’s other writings and actions — many of which discuss wealth redistribution and guaranteed jobs. Most Americans, including Conservatives, have an almost cartoonish, diety-like image of King. King would likely be taking the same positions as the overwhelming majority of black leaders today.
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I totally agree. I recall the MLK speaches before he was killed. They did the same thing that Sharpton’s and Jackson’s rants have done;....stir up the blacks to revolt against whites and normal society.

Basically, no different from when JFK and RFK were killed and everyone totally ignored the sleazy sides of their lives.

I want to see Obama GONE, but not killed. Who wants to see a plethora of streets and schools named for Baraq?

[N. Theknow]

Absolutely correct.

People tend to forget that King was Jesse Jackson's mentor in race-baiting.