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Originally Posted by LegalChef
Macallan:
As for the first comment, IF it's been substantiated, he's factually correct. It's been historically proven that the Egyptian and Greek empires "borrowed" heavily from the accomplishments, traditions, alphabet, disciplines, etc. from the Nubian population in ancient times. They just "forgot" to give the Nubians credit.  Perhaps his usage of the word 'homo was in bad taste, but since then he's made it a point to crusade against homophobia (especially in the black community). As for the second comment, I'll reserve judgement on that until I observe the context of the statement. Maybe it's me, but I don't see the anti-Semitism in calling Jewish people 'diamond merchants.' I don't see how that phrase is demeaning. It sounds like a great occupation to me. I wouldn't say it though if I knew that it offended people of Jewish descent. So, IF that statement has been substantiated , I have no problem aquiescing to you on that point. Sorry to say my trust in Wiki is not bedrock.
PiKa:
Yes, I do know what the "white man's burden" was...A FIGMENT OF THE IMAGINATION. And the newer version is, too. Back then, it served as a justification to build economic empires on the backs of people that were not recognized in their full humanity; and, now it serves as justification to not clean up the mess that the first "white man's burden" started. Personal responsibilty is not a race issue. It's a HUMAN issue. Neither white nor black people are exempt. Both of us will continue to be affected by an unwillingness to be accountable and responsible for our actions, past and present. And since you're so quick to diagnose the black community's ills, why don't you be just as proactive in prescribing and administering a remedy? Trust when I say that there are PLENTY of black people who are ready for solutions. |
I heard first heard the quotes and the proof on major news networks....I just found the quotes in full on wikipedia. I don't think they were made up or fabricated. The quotes, among many others, were made known to Sharpton during a recent debate that he was in against Sean Hannity. I watched the entire thing. Sharpton didn't deny that he said any of them, rather making up some pathetic excuse that they were all "taken out of context."
......and if you don't think there is anything wrong with calling Jews "diamond merchants" and telling them to "pin their yarmulkes back and come over to my house"......then you need to get a clue.
I find it really humorous when people try to defend this asshole. But I guess that's what happens when a supposed "saving grace" for black people turns out to be a bigoted racist.