I doubt that Jesse Jackson's comments will even phase Obama much less hurt him politically. Obama seems to be the Teflon candidate – everything just rolls right off him. And why when anyone says something less than positive about Obama do they have to apologize? Have we taken political correctness to an extreme where we cannot legitimately criticize a candidate at all? I deplore the crude language but Rev Jackson should be able to state his opinion whether it is negative or positive on Obama.

I'm looking forward to the Ramsey story – the Ramsey family were unjustly portrayed as the killer for too long and I only wish this had come sooner so Patsy could have seen it. I hope now they can find the killer but none of us may live long enough to see that happen.

Annie Kate
Birmingham AL

Obama should not have accepted JJs apology; he needs to distance himself from the race-baiters who only see Obama as a 'redemptionist'.

Why is that moron Jackson considered relevant? He is a buffoon who can't control either zipper, especially the one on his face. People should understand that babydaddies should not opine about morality.
What he said about Obama should be welcomed in the democratic camp when you consider the source.

I think Jackson's comment hurt himself more than it did Obama. It's pathetic that he and Sharpton choose to blame their problems on the white race or are so quick to use the race card. The fact that Obama speaks the truth undermines all the crazy rhetoric he's been spreading. Jackson needs to get over the fact that he will never be President and to get over it.

I am a mid 30's white man, the comments that Rev Jackson made are obsured; however, Rev. Sharpton – if this was a white Rev. that made these comments on air, Rev. Sharpton would challenge and have that person damned or even taken off the air. I am appalled by Rev. Sharptons (basically support) of Rev. Jackson's comments. Even his own son basically damned his comments.

Jesse Jackson should be arrested for threatening to castrate a fellow human being.

The response by Rev Sharpton and others to Jackson's comments demonstrate the real racial issue in this nation. Had a white person made the same statements about Obama, Sharpton and Jackson would be outraged. Whether or not Jackson was meant to be heard, he said what he said and now the media is trying to smooth it over and Sharpton is trying justify it.

All I have to say is Jesse Jackson is just jelous of OBAMA'S Success because he did not get as far as obama is so you know what
GO OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT

Politics................it is good to distance himself somewhat in the eyes of blue collar white peoples eyes to gain their votes and so the GOP cannot blame Obama for whatever Jackson has done or said in his past. All Jackson's past will be brought up by the GOP this fall to scare white people. Hey...............I'm gonna tell it like it is.............like it or not.

About Jackson's open mic gaffe....don´t worry. It's part of free expression of the people...wasn´t it??

If Barack Obama were already president and Jesse Jackson made these comments, in effect threatening him with bodily harm, the secret service would be all over him. Do I think he really meant he would do it? No. It's just the rantings of a jealous has-been.

As an American, I am outraged!!! Had this been a white man saying this about Obama, the world as we know it would be under fire for months to come. Jesse Jackson is now able to apologise for what he said? Give me a hypocritical break Jesse, you just don't want Obama to face any more problems as he did with his priests.... you just might hurt his campaign Jesse, way to back off now. Obama is speaking the truth: "too many black fathers are MIA..... too many fathers in general are MIA. I am of color – I am white, and this is a discrace to Americans, not just Black Americans!!!

Jesse should be dealt with the same way he dealth with Hillary and IMUS..... contrcts should be ended, endorsements should be cancelled..... come on let's be fair to all and take your medicine Jesse.

Keith
Maryland Democrat

He meant what he said and he said what he meant. 100 %. Ask yourself , during this entire campaign how many times have you seen Jackson or Sharpton? Where have they been? Usually all over an issue, it's odd. I bet we wont hear from them AGAIN till its over. Yes I think it will hurt, the more coverage it gets the more it will hurt. If anybody else had said this there would be CONSEQUENCES AND REPROCUTIONS. Hang on to your delegates Hillary at this rate you MIGHT get to use them.

I would like to know who nominated Jackson, Sharpton, and yes, Imus to be the voice of the people? What is it about them that makes what they say so important????We should all just stop listening and get on with our lives.

Bill Cosby said the same things as Obama, yet he got ostracized by the black community; he has Jackson & sharpton to thank for that.

Obama is a transparent person. He will say anything, do anything, act like anyone in order to convince people that he is legimate. He is a phony of the first order. He is clever but full of flaws as an intellectual. He seems to think that he can fool the voting public with a lot of meaningless rhetoric.
The Reverend Sharpton, a vapid person at best, supports this man for one reason – Obama might have a chance of winning, and this win might lend credibility to Sharpton's tirades. The fact of the matter is that Sharpton is an idiot with limited intelligence and could not recognize a winning philosophy if his life depended on it.
The American public will recognize this transparency at the polls and McCain will win in a landslide. By the way I am a democrat.

These so called black leaders need to cut the bull crap because they are the ones who fuel the fire of racism and keep the hatred going even amongst the black communities. I am a muslim african american who lives in proverty in philadelphia come check our city out, especially the black communities philly really looks like Iraq....bring up real questions like why are these secret societies and big corporations running this country and driving it to damned nation. Ask the biggest question of all and investigate the truth of 9/11/01 was it a false flag operation to go to war? who was really involved in the attacks? In order to find out why gas is high, why is proverty wide spread, and all the other hard problems we face in 2008 investigate the root problem and cause and find a solution.....ask why Bush isnt investigated for war crimes and genocide, because this war is built on a lie so everything that goes with it is a lie wake up to the truth.........

If every politician and famous person had their open mic moment, Jesse's comment would pale in comparison, so let us not act self rightous. This is my perspective from a conservative white male.

Jessie was definitely in the wrong. Barack was not talking down to Black people. Obama was speaking the truth. It is a truth that crosses racial lines. But in the setting of the Black church I think it was the appropriate place to address the problems of Black people in America. Some of which are self inflicted. I think Jessie is a person who is past his prime. He is seeing his lofty perch being snatched out from under him. By the same people who gave it to him. The media. The media declared Jessie a leader in the Black community. I have met very few people who consider Jessie to be their leader. In fact there are no leaders in our community. We, Black people are too diverse.
The only reason there would be more outrage if a white person had said what Jessie is because of the history. Black people are outraged more by statements from white people because of the racism that they have faced from white people. Kinda makes you sensitive. But I have a solution. Black people should acknowledge that they are maybe too sensitive and play the race card too much. And white people should acknowledge that maybe there is some discrimination when it come to black people. This way we give each other the benefit of the doubt. Deal?

Absolutely disgusting.At a time when the whole of America is uniting behind Obama ,a self styled leader called Jesse comes out with a "crab in a barrell mentality" to pull Obama down,what a shame.
Jesse Jackson with this suicide bomber mission has just voided his invitation to the high table during Obama's inauguration.
Not only has he hurt his sons political career,his reckless utterance calls to question the quality of representation African-Americans have been getting from their leaders.He really made David Duke look pristine.
If this was Wall Street no one will even accept Jesse's stocks for free.Time for him and the old brigade to fade out gracefully.

The Rev. Jackson is the best thing the Republicans have going for them.

The Rev. got TV time to offer an apology but, instead he ran at the mouth about the injustices of the past decades and implied that Barack Obama should be focused on that issue as his top priority!

Well, for a small percentage of the voting population that may be true but, unless the Rev. Jackson wants the candidacy of Senator Obama to go by the way side, he better wise up and realize that a majority of electoral votes will win, not some self aggrandizing rhetoric by the Rev. Jackson.

Barack Obama needs to address all the ills of all Americans and we have plenty that need fixing!

Rev. Jackson – go sit in a corner an be quiet – this is not about "YOU"!

I really think Rev. Jackson–ooops I mean Mr. Jackson, took those comments about men needing to be a part of thier children lives–not just paying child support personal, because he feels guilty about not being a part of his kids life. Come on Mr. Jackson you are not a Saint.

Obama '08

Jesse Jackson's problem? Jealousy, pure and simple. Jackson's time as a candidate has come and gone. He needs to see himself as an 'elder statesman,' and stop trying to compete with Obama. He's making a joke of himself.

Ok, what is the big deal Jesse Jackson just excercised his 1st Amendment thats it. Was it right to say what he did, probably not, but that is his right to make that comment. Also, why is it that everybody is backing Barack Obama on his comments, was it not to long ago that Bill Cosby made the same remarks and he got beat up over it.

I also agree with the other bloggers, if this was someone other then a black person, be it white, mexican, whatever, the media would be asking for their head. Just another example of double standards.

Is anyone surprised about Jackson’s remarks? I do not have a black friend under 40 who this man represents. He is a self serving hypocrite whose anger at Obama is based on Jackson’s inability to get all of the pie. Obama is not an “articulate balck man”. He is THE MAN and Jackson is afraid he’ll get shut out because he should. Too bad Sharpton wasn’t there so both of those clowns could be seen for what they are. If anyone is inhibiting the black community it is those two “Amos N Andys” of trash. C’man – I am a white man but the color barriers are gone thanks to Obama and Jackson and Sharpton did NOTHING in all these years except grab the gold. I just saw Sharpton on 360 attemtoing to look serious and pontifical as if he thinks anyone will forget Twana Brawley. Jackson, Sharpton, stop ripping off your own community. You have nothing to contribute so disappear and let Obama do his job.

Maureen
I agree with Mr. Jackson. Obama is finally showing his true colors. White!
The white man has always talked down to the black man and it's a shame because I don't see a change coming anytime soon.

Jackson has no credibility in the Black community. What he is doing is as he always does... trying to position himself in the spotlight. He is not a leader in the Black community and does not represent us in any way. Jackson's comments are steeped in a failed run for presidency and jealousy. Please... don't put him on TV anymore. Don't give his ego that boost; keep him off TV because no one wants to hear what Jackson thinks or has to say. Let him talk to his-self.

I think what Sen. Obama needs to realise is that fathers Black and white are not walking away from their children. The current system is discriminating against men in general. Men are the ones catching a raw deal in divorce 99% of the time. The ones who walk away already know that the system is against them. States and the court system deny fathers equal time with their children simply to collect a good 25% of their income for child support. (what they don't tell you is that the federal gov. kicks in dollars for child support enforcement for every dollar collected. Child support is big business. To anyone who wants to listen: If you want Men to stand up and take responsibility for their children then allow them to be a father...... NOT JUST A PAYCHECK!!!

If you think I am lying... Do some research,

This man (JJ) is a loser, not a thinker and has allowed his personal guilt to rule what little he has to contribute in the society, as in the past.
His words should have become reality in his case of adultery. He is not a leader now and never was, he is just a reactionary of little substance. He's a sneak , filled with jealousy and envy because he could never be a real man of integrity.

I'm a black Minister, and I must admit I'm very disappointed in Rev. Jackson's remarks. He needs to allow his wife Michelle continue to be concern with Obama's private parts.

Jesse comments will not hurt Obama's path to the WHITE house.

Ok, White America - give us a break! As an African American, I am outraged at Jesse Jackson's comments. "IF" he were a "white" making the comment, it would be just as disgusting. Give us some credit - Mr. Jackson's ethicinity doesn't give him a "FREE-GET-OUT-JAIL" card among blacks.

Now, as for his comments – Jesse Jackson needs to sit down, shut up, and focus on not being MIA to his out-of-wedlock children.

Jesse wants Obama to be more vocal about "black issues" -
Q: How can a man, whose African father left him as a child; who was raised by a white mother and white grandparents truly be able to be vocal and have a plight about true black issues?
A: Obama, like many people of color has been subjected to racial injustice; however, he will never be to claim or truly understand the struggles of growing up in a black household or being raised in a black community. So, we can't and shouldn't expect Obama to be vocal about black issues he's never been faced with.........

..when you know better, you do better!

I think Rev. Jackson is frustrated of hearing Obama making statements that beginning to upset a lot of people.

Maybe The Rev really wants to cut Obama's nuts off, he is tired of Obama's blowing smoke.

I feel that Obama is confident in himself and his goals and what Jesse said will not affect, he did the right thing by accepting Jesse's apology which shows how he is able to deal with negative feedback. Jesse needs to realize no one is going to come to your door & give any hand outs. You have to work really hard for it and alot of us don't have that drive. Obama is not downing anyone but educating for example us a people need to understand getting priorities in order.

Reverand Jackson needs to go away. He continues to represent himself as an angry racist and the media continues to turn their heads the other way. His comments today are unforgivable and this is not the first time he has said something stupid. He criticizes Obama as "acting White". Well wake up Reverand! Obama is half white and half african-american. He and others like you represent him as black, because that is advantageous for him politically. If he is to represent all america, then he needs to embrace his multi-racial background. I like his up-lifting message on most issues, but I am tired of his campaign continuing to play the race card. It has no place in this election.

The Reverend Jessie Jackson took the comments from Senator Barrack
O'Bama very, very, personal and to a whole entire different level. Let us NOT forget he (after some years ago) was found to have had an "extramarital affair" on his current wife and "impregnated" this woman and never owned up about this child and him being the father until this truth was actually "uncovered". He NEVER accepted FULL responsibility as the father for many years and never took the responsibility of comming clean about it with his current wife of many, many, years. 'Truth be told he was a DEAD BEAT DAD and if one be castrated (for the lack of a better term) it should be him for not owning up to his own truth.!!! OH, and by the way did the attorney generals' office make him pay back child support payments to this woman???

Sincerely,
Annonymous

...Jackson's ill-considered remarks within earshot of a hot mike aren't the first from public figures, nor will they be the last. It's happened to those as accomplished as Presidents as well as a host of others who live their lives in the glare of the spotlight .

It proves nothing more than that those under intense media scrutiny don't always engage their brains before speaking–just like the rest of us! Alas, they are human...

The fact that Jesse Jackson is an ardent Obama supporter matters little. At unguarded (albeit unfortunate) moments many if not most of us have said hurtful things about relatives, spouses, friends, etc., whom we actually dearly love! Let's be honest and fair!

Jackson's apologized–neither an additional pound of flesh nor public lashing is necessary. Let the record show that yet another sideshow has been processed and deconstructed ad nauseam so we can re-focus on the real issues and political battles ahead.

I'm a black minister in Florida, and I must admit I'm very disappointed in Rev. Jackson's remarks whether the mic was "HOT" or "COLD" his thoughts was really ulgy. Rev. Jackson remove your focus from Obama's private parts to the longtime issues such as gaps in salaries, healthcare, homeownerships, and education in the black communities. Rev. Jackson with or without you..... America is ready to move forward. Yes we can....

Tallahassee, Florida

(Rev.?) Jesse Jackson Remark Was Sick About Odama . look like rev. jesse Jackson Have to look for a new job. and new freinds. good luck looking jesse for that new job. (Obama ) WIN AGAIN.

Once again the great Jesse Jackson has managed to shoot himself in the foot. (I'm sure his foot has more holes than the inside of a donut factory) Have we all not learned that Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton have made a lucrative business out of racism? I think they may even have stock in it. They are THE most racist people on the face of this planet, and I seriously believe these guys are in a state of denial that racism is no longer the same issue as it was in the 50's. America has come a long way, and I seriously think Jesse and Al are down to the bottom of the barrel and are worried sick. I would like to be an advocate for character, personality, and attitude which we all know are true factors that play a role in determining whether or not we like, dislike, hate, or love a person. COLOR or one's RACE has nothing to do with it.

O by the way it look like we are going to have a new war here in the USA. Beause of Obama & rev. jackson..

The Republicans should just stick to issues and let the Obama's and the Democrats swiftboat themselves. It's as if Obama is trying to let McCain back in the race. First Rev. Wright, then Rev. Pfleger, then Tony Rezko, then Michelle Obama, then the kids on TV, then sweetheart loans and finally a football stadium so the masses can fawn over him. You can't make this stuff up.

The remarks that Rev. Jackson made was certanily uncalled for and yes he should have apolozied for the remarks.

The remarks that Sen. Obama said is abousotely true, for those that are taking care of their responsibilities it does not apply to them, but for the father's and mother's who are not it is time to step up.

If you really want to know how true Sen. Obama's comments just asked the many AA grandparents who have had to step up to the plate to raise their son's or daughter's children because they have not stepped up to the plate and taken responsibility, I am one of them.

Sen. Obama's comments was made in the right place and those that were there understood exactly where he was coming from.

Rev. Jackson it would be very good if you would keep your thoughts of that sort to yourself. He should remember that his son is in this political world also, we don't need that kind of talk from him he is a father.

Obama 08

Jackson and Sharpton keep the "N" word alive.

O'bama and Colin Powell and the CNN staff reflect educated new Black America.

This is really about a Presidential Candidate wanting to appeal to all of America......not a Black Activitist focusing on Black issues. I think it's commendable that Sen Obama addressed a problem that is inportant to family values not just in the Black community in America but in many families all around the world.

Wow how deep is that?? It took another Black man to say that Obama should have his balls cut off!! Well done Sir Mr. Jackson! Now if a white person said that would be War. Its about time the black people in this Country start to find out that Obama is not a good leader and really should have not been the winner for our party. Obama is a weak person and seriouly dont have the leadership skill need to run this Nation. Mrs. Clinton was the best person for the job and the black people trash her name, now that another black person is trashing Obama name maybe you will Wake-up. Were voting for McCain!

Any man can make a baby, but it takes a real man to be a father.No matter what race, should take responsibility for their own. What happen to the commitment to family? No wonder kids are turning to crime, drugs,and gangs.The family is the foundation of a civilized society. Obama is only saying what is being said among communities around the world. We need this calling out to take place at this time. We need someone with Obama's conviction, and insight to speak with boldness. He demostrates quilities that a world leader needs. Thank you Mr. Obama

Jesse Jackson is a civil rights activist and Baptist minister. Jackson was also a candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1984 and 1988. As so I am shocked that something like that would come out of his month. I'm very disappointed.

Jackson needs to be quiet

Unfortunately,....once again... Jesse Jackson chosed the wrong part . as an African American , I felt ashamed of Jackson;s recent comments on Obama and for any fair-minded person to dismiss such comment as much-ado-about-nothing; equivocates to double standard which have no place in todays emergent political discuss in the United States .
and , in fairness, we can very well predict what would have been the reaction of same Jesse Jackson and his diciples if in reverse...a white or other non black had made such comment. so, fair is fair. the man couldnt hold his oldself anymore and he [ jackson] deserve our help and prayers.
finally, we should see him as part of the old way of devide and conquer...which lends credibility an thus; justifies Obama;s election message...CHANGE.

Jesse Jack. is just jealous, obviously.
Although the rev. was some what uplifting in the 70's and 80's his knowledge is weathered and one sided. After fathering a child by another woman and married to another killed my positive outlook on him. For those who talk bad about Obama, who would you talk good about regarding our country not any of our past pres. All they have done is made this planet worse and someone (Obama) who people have compare to Martin Luther King and JFK is the best man for the job, I hear some peoples comments about Obama and they sound racist even anti american, it makes me want to yell in one ear, LOOK AT OUR COUNTRY IS IT GOOD, EVERY PERSON THAT HAS BEEN PRESIDENT KILLED, EXPERIMENTED AND USED OUR (THE AMERICAN PEOPLE) HARD EARNED MONEY TO CREATE WEAPONS AND ALLOWED POVERTY TO GET TO THE POINT IT IS NOW. Hoe can you not like Obama?

it's quite depressing for a veteran civil rights leader, to make such a degrading and offensive comment about ones on brother who is seeking the highest office in the country. This is absurd and placing low expectations on black people, by suggesting Obama speaks down to black people. Its contentious enough to have to deal with institutional racism, and then have to deal with black racism, which are the effects of slavery and Jim Crow. Rev. Jesse Jackson should be the last person to embrace this kind of black on black crime. Learn to share the spotlight Jesse and stop being insecure.

Steve, Obama is very articulate. Also, there are many black men over 40 that respects and agrees with Rev. Jesse Jackson. Maybe its just the a$$ kissing black people that associate with you.

Jesse "Hymie Town" Jackson showed us again why he lost his own bid for the Presidency in the late eighties. The reference above was made to NYC and its population of Jewish voters and we will never forgive him or forget. He is lude, crude and uneducated. Even his own son has denounced him. He is obviously jealous of Obama, because he lacks the relevancy that surrounds this progressive, educated, articulate candidate. Obama is everything he'd like to be and more. Yes, once again Jesse is front and center but for all the wrong reasons.

I can't find who to write to about this........my eyes are not what they used to be when I was young and there must be many like me.
The pale blue or light gray words are extremely difficult to read with a white background. The darker the words the better.
Please pass this on to the one who can help.
Thank you!
Darlyne Stewart

I think people lose sight of the fact, Mr. Obama is half-WHITE as well, and raised in a white household with his white grandparents, and white high school.

Why is he considered black? Why must he be the voice of the black people?

In the words of Harriet Tubman the Leader of the Underground railroad "Ain't I a woman to?" I do not believe that Senator Obama would have gone to any White congregation and advised them on their parenting skills. I believe if Senator Obama would have taken anytime to examine the welfare rolls he would have discovered there are more absentee father respresented by white woman on welfare than black woman.
It is an insult to me that Senator bamo is playing the same Kool Aid and cookies games with lack people. We are citizens who are concerned with Health care, the environment, gas crisis and other American issues.

I am Not a fame of Rev. Jackson but I do respect his legacy. Why do we have toonl have one Black leader, we can disagreed and yet stand together. God bless Rev. ackson's on he has proven to alll of us that title, status and power ruins mans respect and love for his parent

what needs to happen is that govt asst. must be for familys and not single parents. it is because (women) have to deny the father to get assistance that we keep families apart. they men have no legal right to be in the home if the mother excepts the money and that give him no reason to feel tide to the family unit lets stop this bad policy of walfare reform and lets make it family reform. each one reach one each one teach one

Jessie Jackson just got caught. It isn't going to hurt anyone. It is just an embarrassment for him. Obama is just waiting for his big show in Denver to make the greatest American Speech of all time.
These young people just love a party!!! Poor Hillary, she didn't see the bus comming!

Why aren’t black leaders railing against the negative stereotypes that many within the black community persist in perpetuating, just as they have against racism? Like the economy, its character that counts, stupid. Good character helps to diminish stigmas ascribed to people in the black community. Just look what The Cosby Show has helped to build for the black community; which blacks in the media, particularly in negative rap music and its videos, have helped to destroy or cause many to ignore. As president of my college philosophy club, I had a chance to hear and debate with many types of people during a discussing about the Imus scandal. A young black woman told me that she felt that her people couldn’t be controlled, when talking about changing the music that promotes drug use, gangs, violence, and female degradation, to music that doesn’t corrupt America’s youth. So if music execs, “artists”, and fans don’t know what’s good for society, then maybe new young black leaders should replace the old, like CNN’s Amy Holmes. Everyone, except for me and a youth counselor, agreed that the music should change.

What Barack said about black men and fatherhood is true. Yes there are a few black men that are role models but too many are careless about their responsibilities as parents. A few years ago Bill Cosby sent out the same sentiments to Black people. It is all true. Some of us cannot handle the truth. We hate when people point us in the right direction to pull ourselves up by our own bootstrap.
What does Jesse mean that Barack speaks like a white man and talk down to blacks? Jesse, your star is fading don't hate that a younger black is rising. Back him! Support him! Be like other ethnic groups who lift up their own instead of pulling them down. More power to the younger Jessie Jackson.

Jesse Jackson must have taken a page out of the Bush, Rove, Play Book. Remember when Rove said McCain Fathered Child With Black Prostitute... .. Claiming McCain had a “black child.” But no one Apologized. Where were Mr. Bush? Where were the outraged!!!

I thought after all of the affairs and kids out of wedlock recently exposed by Jackson that he was out of the limelight. By the way, how does this guy support himself. How does Jackson make money to live? C'mon black community-wake up! Do you really want Jackson and Sharpton speaking on your behalf? Time to try someone who is more mainstream America.

Jim

Coming from a black female perspective and a social worker....All I can say is "Crab barrell syndrome." It is the down fall of the black community. Many of our own people are so jealous hearted; it brakes my heart. When you throw a bunch of crabs in a barrell, the is always one that will work hard to crawl to the top, as soon as that one thinks he/she is going to make it out, another one will reach up and drag him/her back down into the messiness. Hence, Rev Jacksons comments today. Rev. Jackson in his day did some good work, until Rev. King was murder, in my opinion that is the day that many of them (civil rights leader?) dropped the ball and have live their lives off of his legacy since. Today, there is a man running for the highest office of the land, a man that my two teenage sons (voting age) can relate to. I would appreciate it if all "Haters" would back the heck up. Stop doing their biddding for them Rev. Wright, Rev Jackson, Rev. Sharpton etc... It hard enough for our people (blacks) to believe in " Hope and Change" after not having any hope or change for the past couple hundred years. You must remember those who pick cotton, got whipped and hung ALL CAME BEFORE YOU, AND THEY TOO PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR THE FREEDOMS WE HAVE TO DAY.

I believe as an African American just pointing the blame at absent fathers and laziness undermines the societal factors that have the created the situations in African American community. Sen. Obama is Running for President not just for African Americans but for all Americans.
Their is still a need for an African American Advocate because every problems a champion for that cause and African American is not exception

Jackson was just stating an opinion. Isn't that what free speech is all about. He obviously was disappointed that Obama was not being the usual charismatic candidate that he is , and instead of wowing the crowd was spending a lot of his time telling the audiance about the need to ...and the virtues of living up to... your responsibilities for family living. I mean who likes a lecture anyway? So here we go again , taken a snipit of Jacksons opinion at a point in time, and saying that this is Jackson's opinion of Obama.

Could you maybe ask Jackson what he thought of the whole speech from Obama not just from that one comment at maybe a point in time when Jessie was upset with him.

Ego isn't it? Barack being the possibility of the first US president ? Ridiculous.. Some of these people need to get over themselves, who was the last one? Geez...

If you directed a negative comment to a person who is in the same race as you, you probably get away with it. But if you’re from another race and if you say the same exact thing you will be perceive has racist. White people can say the same thing as Jessie Jackson’s remarks without being perceive as racist. If you can’t understand that, I feel sorry for you.

Obama 2008!

Rahni, Connecticut

I have no problem with the underlying cause of Jesse Jackson's frustration. I have no problem even with the way he expressed it. For all those quick to dismiss Jackson, you must have very short memories. Who was the most adamant in calling for an end for U.S. support of apartheid in South Africa? Does the name Robert Goodman ring a bell? I challenge anyone to look at the 1988 Jackson presidential platform available on Wikipedia. How prescient was Jesse? Rebuilding America's infrastructure. Single-payer. Reaganomics overhaul (see also: Bushonomics, see also: our failing economy). Obama is not a saint, and when he takes Father's Day as an opportunity to smash black males (don't the women who had sex with these men count? Are they non-entities? Why not just disparage both genders with one stroke, while you're at it), that's pretty classless. Besides, absentee fatherism is not the exclusive domain of African Americans; it's a hallmark of poverty in ALL racial groups.

Thank God it was a Black man commenting on a Black man. So it is alrighte for Al Sharpton. If it was a White man making the same comment Lord knows what would have happened. Surely Sharton would have been on Statue of Liberty screaming his head off " racism!!!!!!!!!!!!!'

Not one of the interviews with Jesse Jackson has mentioned that this man is a Reverend. I would love for just one interviewer to ask him if this is appropriate behavior for a "man of God"? I was raised to believe a christian has love in his/her heart for all of God's creatures. This man is no christian and he is certainly no preacher.

I am extremely upset and disgusted at Jesse Jackson't recent comments about cutting off Obama's nuts! What a wake up call into how angry and bitter this man really is! I think he is just jealous that another black man has gained such astounding popularity with ALL races! Just because he doesn't alienate white people and tries to explain and include them in the black experience...does NOT mean he is talking down or diminishing blacks at all! I think perhaps the years of Jesse fighting for civil rights has turned him into only that – a fighter. A very bitter, angry and racist one!

Its about time that Jackson's feelings about Obama were exposed.
If Jackson feels that the faith based programs for the inner city are not working then instead of criticizing why don't he get involved. No program is perfect. Having grown up in the inner city in the 70's I benefited from some of these programs like the summer work program. But I also know that their was a lot of manipulation of the funding too. We are all surprised about the lack of support from both Jackson and Sharpton. You would think that the so called Black activist who for years have been screaming about racial inequality be the first to go out campaigning for Obama. It is also about time that we as African Americans had someone else to represent us as a people. Like every race there are the less fortunate (poor), those who are striving to maintain(middle class) and those who are prosperous(rich). We do thank the Civil rights movement for what they have done to help Blacks acquire and maintain their freedom as citizens of this country and we should never forget where we have come from and we will always in this country continue to need a Jackson or Sharpton because as we have seen with Obama running for President, racism is still alive and well. But like Sharpton says, Obama is not a civil rights leader, he is running for President for the US and will represent all of the people, black, white, brown, yellow, poor, middle class, and rich.

Dr. Jack ..............

I guess letting all of us know you are a doctor is suppose to put more credibility into what you say huh? I don't think so...........

Obama is moving to the center as McCain cannot get his people in order soon enough to even have a plan. Obama has an incredible following and we will show all the naysayers, such as yourself, what we are made of come November.

Democrat huh Jack?...................I don't think so on that either..............

Finally all of America is seeing what this idiot is really like. It's sad that it took this long. All he does is complain about how unfair it is to be black. Well wake up, the nominee for the Democrats is black. Wow. I am a 22 year old typical white person and I am so sick of being blamed for everything that might be wrong in their community. Everything he stands for is racist. He is the most hateful and most racist man in America and I hope he goes down in flames. The stupid thing is that Obama, if he wins, will probably put these donkeys in his cabinet. Well lets all pray that this communist does not win.

Obama is speaking the truth, he may not have said it the way Jackson wanted to hear it but it is the truth. This may be a touchy subject for Jackson, he put himself in that position. Jackson is not the one to talk about cutting Obama's nuts off, he should have cut off his own nuts off years ago and that would have kept him out of that category. This will not hurt Obama, people will only look down at Jackson. SHAME ON JACKSON!!!!!

It's interesting when Dog the Bounty Hunter was caught saying the N word during a private phone call with his son – Sharpton and Jackson was all over his case. How ironic that now Jackson is in the same shoes and wants to be forgiven yet he would not forgive Dog.

I used to get real mad anytime Jackson opened his mouth. But then I realized, it's not him. He was/is still news because of people. There are people who still listen to him and there are news channels which still cover him. So I realized I cannot blame Jackson just like I cannot blame President Bush for doing any harm to our country during his second term because after seeing his abilities and potential, people still voted for him to give him a 2nd term.

As for Jackson, I wish the guy had some intellect and class to positively capitalize on the faith that some naive people have in him instead of being trash almost 100% of the time he opens his mouth.

This comment WOULD matter to Jesse Jackson if it were made by a white man!