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Tom Earp 04-16-2007 05:04 PM

Al Sharpton says He will not apologize!
 
The Reverend Al Sharpton states He will not ever apologize tp the Members of the Duke Lacross Team!:mad:

So far, nothing heard from Jessie Jackson!

Now the Good Rev is going to go after the Rappers and their word usage of the N word in songs!:rolleyes:

OKAY, RIGHT!:(

Wonder how long it will take to get this deleted!:mad:

No two way street here right?:o

33girl 04-16-2007 05:40 PM

Al Sharpton's been speaking out against rap for a while now.

http://www.fradical.com/Al_Sharpton_violent_rap.htm

Drolefille 04-16-2007 06:39 PM

Oh no Tom, I bet he didn't read your post like I told him to. Let me call him back and remind him. He'll apologize then I'm sure.

*facepalm*

DeltZX262 04-16-2007 08:01 PM

Al Sharpton
 
Doesn't he realize he's only dividing people instead of uniting them?

PiKA2001 04-17-2007 02:10 PM

I don't think it's in Sharpton's best interest to apologize to three WHITE MEN, who should be apologizing to him and the rest of America.

Reds6 04-17-2007 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1430689)
Oh no Tom, I bet he didn't read your post like I told him to. Let me call him back and remind him. He'll apologize then I'm sure.

*facepalm*

This made me chuckle!:D

Kevin 04-17-2007 02:16 PM

PiKA, explain?

Reds6 04-17-2007 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeltZX262 (Post 1430734)
Doesn't he realize he's only dividing people instead of uniting them?

Exactly who is he dividing? How does one man have that much power over you and your actions? And I'm not sure what he's supposed to apologize for, did he say these men raped him? Also let's not forget having charges dropped doesn't equate always innocence.

Rudey 04-17-2007 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reds6 (Post 1431147)
Exactly who is he dividing? How does one man have that much power over you and your actions? And I'm not sure what he's supposed to apologize for, did he say these men raped him? Also let's not forget having charges dropped doesn't equate always innocence.

No, they didn't just drop the charges, they apologized and said they were innocent.

-Rudey

macallan25 04-17-2007 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reds6 (Post 1431147)
Exactly who is he dividing? How does one man have that much power over you and your actions? And I'm not sure what he's supposed to apologize for, did he say these men raped him? Also let's not forget having charges dropped doesn't equate always innocence.

.....if i'm not mistaken they were said to be innocent of all charges and sincerely apologized to.

macallan25 04-17-2007 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiKA2001 (Post 1431134)
I don't think it's in Sharpton's best interest to apologize to three WHITE MEN, who should be apologizing to him and the rest of America.

Why, exactly, should they be apologizing to Al Sharpton and the "rest of America"?

I hope this is some kind of typo.

33girl 04-17-2007 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431174)
Why, exactly, should they be apologizing to Al Sharpton and the "rest of America"?

I hope this is some kind of typo.

Either that, or I hope he's confused and thinks the 3 White Men are Imus, Stern and Anna Nicole's baby daddy.

aopirose 04-17-2007 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33girl (Post 1431175)
Either that, or I hope he's confused and thinks the 3 White Men are Imus, Stern and Anna Nicole's baby daddy.

You need to stop.:p

AlphaFrog 04-17-2007 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33girl (Post 1431175)
Either that, or I hope he's confused and thinks the 3 White Men are Imus, Stern and Anna Nicole's baby daddy.

OMG I am DYING here.:D

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 03:22 PM

Good.

People rarely get apologized to just because charges are dropped against them.

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33girl (Post 1430643)
Al Sharpton's been speaking out against rap for a while now.

http://www.fradical.com/Al_Sharpton_violent_rap.htm

*gasp* :eek:

You mean, Sharpton's able to multitask and doesn't need for outsiders to tell him what to do?!

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431172)
.....if i'm not mistaken they were said to be innocent of all charges and sincerely apologized to.

How cute. People are so kind. Too bad such "innocent of charges" speeches and apologies aren't equally distributed in this country.

Drolefille 04-17-2007 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431192)
Good.

People rarely get apologized to just because charges are dropped against them.

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

In your opinion, are these boys guilty? Do you think they did it?

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1431200)
In your opinion, are these boys guilty? Do you think they did it?

I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

Kevin 04-17-2007 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431192)
Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

It's called different burdens of proof. He was proved to be a killer by a preponderance of the evidence, but not by reasonable doubt.

Are you suggesting that we white people 'owe' the black people one for O.J.? -- that this evens out the karmic race war?

PM_Mama00 04-17-2007 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431210)
I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

Uhhhhhh.... didn't they already say the boys are guilty? OF COURSE THEY ARE! The "victim" is black.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin (Post 1431215)
It's called different burdens of proof. He was proved to be a killer by a preponderance of the evidence, but not by reasonable doubt.

I know all about the legal system and its jargon. ;)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin (Post 1431215)
Are you suggesting that we white people 'owe' the black people one for O.J.? -- that this evens out the karmic race war?


You have quite an imagination.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00 (Post 1431219)
Uhhhhhh.... didn't they already say the boys are guilty? OF COURSE THEY ARE! The "victim" is black.

What are you typing about?

PM_Mama00 04-17-2007 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431231)
What are you typing about?


Right back at ya.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00 (Post 1431239)
Right back at ya.

No, seriously, what was your post about? :rolleyes:

PM_Mama00 04-17-2007 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431257)
No, seriously, what was your post about? :rolleyes:

You first.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PM_Mama00 (Post 1431262)
You first.

PM_Mama, spare me the stupid antagonism.

If Drolefile has any questions about my post, she'll let me know.

macallan25 04-17-2007 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431192)
Good.

People rarely get apologized to just because charges are dropped against them.

Was O.J. Simpson apologized to when the criminal case fell through? Nope because many people still felt he was guilty even if the "glove didn't fit" or there may've been evidence planted. But the civil case was successful which lets us know that the legal realm has all sorts of loopholes.

So you are saying that you don't feel these guys should be apologized to? Wait, of course you don't. They were three priveleged white guys....

I am actually quite stunned that you would even think to compare the Duke case to that piece of shit OJ Simpson. Not one thing about the two should even be considered within the same realm of relevancy.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431296)
So you are saying that you don't feel these guys should be apologized to?

Not by Al Sharpton.

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431296)
Wait, of course you don't. They were three priveleged white guys....

You have quite the imagination. Some of you are recreating your own insecurities and biases. Blame yourselves for that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431296)
I am actually quite stunned that you would even think to compare

You shouldn't be. There are a lot of general points to be made from such events.

Drolefille 04-17-2007 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431210)
I haven't formed an opinion on their guilt or innocence. I tend not to form opinions because I strongly believe in waiting for the legal system.

But the legal system has exonerated them. They were never proven guilty in a court of law, nor is it likely that a civil case will be brought against them for the same alleged crime.

DSTCHAOS 04-17-2007 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1431302)
But the legal system has exonerated them. They were never proven guilty in a court of law, nor is it likely that a civil case will be brought against them for the same alleged crime.

Right but you asked me a question.

shinerbock 04-17-2007 05:20 PM

Feel free to expound on the similarities between the OJ trial and the Duke trial. I'd be quite interested to hear about them.

macallan25 04-17-2007 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431300)
You shouldn't be. There are a lot of general points to be made from such events.


Please then, by all means, expand your thoughts on the similarities between the OJ Simpson/Duke Cases and the "points" that can be made from both.

Drolefille 04-17-2007 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS (Post 1431303)
Right but you asked me a question.

Let me see if I follow: You haven't formed an opinon, because you wait for the legal system. The legal system has made its decision, but you still haven't formed an opinion? This causes me to question the reliability of your first statement.

Also, if you have no opinion, are you simply choosing to play devil's advocate for those who think they are innocent. I don't agree with the thought that 2 guys who really had nothing to do with the case should apologize, but you keep implying that they're not innocent.

GeekyPenguin 04-17-2007 08:56 PM

As long as we're talking about Duke...

http://youtube.com/watch?v=fYOgC2Qbqh4

PiKA2001 04-18-2007 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevin (Post 1431140)
PiKA, explain?

Yeah, that doesnt make much sense does it?? What I really mean to say is that the person who should be aplogizing to these three young men is me. For not standing up to the bigots that tried to persecute these men just for the color of their skin. For letting these men fall victim to an angry black america with an axe the grind, For letting these types try to socially neuter every white male in america, including me, for years making ME feel guilty that I was born a middle class white male. Fuck them. I'm sick of being blamed for every goddamn problem in this country.

PiKA2001 04-18-2007 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macallan25 (Post 1431174)
Why, exactly, should they be apologizing to Al Sharpton and the "rest of America"?

For being born white my friend... A crime most punishible in 21st century America

macallan25 04-18-2007 02:43 AM

Agree and exalt for you sir.

Leslie Anne 04-18-2007 04:31 AM

Some food for thought:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5ZQXaXmCW4&embed=1

Definitely worth watching.

unspokenone25 04-18-2007 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiKA2001 (Post 1431651)
Yeah, that doesnt make much sense does it?? What I really mean to say is that the person who should be aplogizing to these three young men is me. For not standing up to the bigots that tried to persecute these men just for the color of their skin. For letting these men fall victim to an angry black america with an axe the grind, For letting these types try to socially neuter every white male in america, including me, for years making ME feel guilty that I was born a middle class white male. Fuck them. I'm sick of being blamed for every goddamn problem in this country.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PiKA2001 (Post 1431653)
For being born white my friend... A crime most punishible in 21st century America

:eek: Wow.


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