Al Sharpton running for president?

[curiouss]

Is this rumor true?

If it is, what are your thoughts?

[NYMinute]

Yes, it is true.
I don't think he is qualified. I am a Native New Yorker,and even though I don't follow politics closely, I know baffoonery when I see it. In my opinion, he is alot of hot air, no pun intended. Besides, do we REALLY need our first black male president to be a man who wear a DA**ED PERM?

[DableST_1]

Originally posted by NYMinute:
Y Besides, do we REALLY need our first black male president to be a man who wear a DA**ED PERM?

*lol*

Too Funny!!!!!!

I don't think it's a good idea either!!!

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[Steeltrap]

Originally posted by NYMinute:
Besides, do we REALLY need our first black male president to be a man who wear a DA**ED PERM?

ROFLMAP&GAO once again at what people come up with on this board!
Seriously, though, I'd rather see someone like Harold Ford Jr. or even Jesse Jackson Jr. as our first black male president. Those men have substance and they are moderate. Politics in the U.S. is still based on the center, not the left.

[kiml122]

Call me whatever you want to call me.....but I could not ever vote for Al Sharpton

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[toocute]

Originally posted by NYMinute:
Besides, do we REALLY need our first black male president to be a man who wear a DA**ED PERM?

Thank you. If he wants to be taken seriously he needs to get rid of that CONK.

Those of you in DC...could you imagine getting you're hair done and President Al sitting in the chair next to you?

[The Original Ape]

yall quit hatin'!!!

Al is everybody's pal!

[dirtymike1906]

Soul glo and isoplus lobbying for space in the oval office?
Could it be?

Stay tuned!

[nikki25]

Rev. Sharpton is indeed running for president. I, too, am a native New Yorker. While his image isn't polished, he continues to center attention on issues that others would try to sweep under the carpet. I think he is more or less an activist than a politician. And, I think that he would make the bid as more of an activist Sharpton than president although that's not what is professed by those of his campaign. He wouldn't be able to get the funding from the Democratic party to go full scale. I do see him as a Lenora Fulani, running to get certain issues heard. Oh, how I appreciate the Third Party candidates for that alone.

As far as Sharpton being qualified, you all may know by now, that there aren't any iron qualifications except that you are a born citizen and above the age of 35. You can look at some of our previous presidents and even our current one to know that you don't have to have too much to run for president.

Let Al run. Let him do what political activists do...bring attention to everyday issues. The mere fact that he's having Cornell West do his exploratory work for me tells me that he wants to be taken seriously. Hair and suits aside, Rev. Sharpton may have some things for everyone to consider differently in our approach to politics in the 21st century.



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[nikki25]

Originally posted by The Original Ape:
Al is everybody's pal!

OA, is that an attempt for a campaign slogan? Quick, call the Sharpton people, they may offer you an advertising gig!

[Ideal08]

Originally posted by nikki25:
Rev. Sharpton is indeed running for president. I, too, am a native New Yorker. While his image isn't polished, he continues to center attention on issues that others would try to sweep under the carpet. I think he is more or less an activist than a politician. And, I think that he would make the bid as more of an activist Sharpton than president although that's not what is professed by those of his campaign. He wouldn't be able to get the funding from the Democratic party to go full scale. I do see him as a Lenora Fulani, running to get certain issues heard. Oh, how I appreciate the Third Party candidates for that alone.

As far as Sharpton being qualified, you all may know by now, that there aren't any iron qualifications except that you are a born citizen and above the age of 35. You can look at some of our previous presidents and even our current one to know that you don't have to have too much to run for president.

Let Al run. Let him do what political activists do...bring attention to everyday issues. The mere fact that he's having Cornell West do his exploratory work for me tells me that he wants to be taken seriously. Hair and suits aside, Rev. Sharpton may have some things for everyone to consider differently in our approach to politics in the 21st century.

Well said, Nikki25. If it came down to him and Dubaya, Al has my vote, hands down. Heck, he can't be worse than Jeb's brother. And I do agree that he will bring issues to the forefront to be heard. And that's better than nothing.

I do think the relaxer needs to go, though. That is some mess. Everytime I see him, I wonder, is he married? Is he, y'all? My husband couldn't walk around like that. Sorry. Get a fade.

[Steeltrap]

Rev. Sharpton's wife is named Kathy. They have children, but the number escapes me right now.

[nikki25]

Originally posted by Ideal08:
If it came down to him and Dubaya, Al has my vote, hands down.

Ideal, I hear that! Rev. Al would have my vote as well.

I do think the relaxer needs to go, though. That is some mess. Everytime I see him, I wonder, is he married? Is he, y'all? My husband couldn't walk around like that. Sorry. Get a fade.[/B]

He was recently in Ebony. He said that he and James Brown have a special relationship. Since Al was a youngster, he's been styling that as a tribute to Brown and as a show of their kinship. He even sported it during Brown's trips to the "big house." I doubt he'll get rid of it. But have you pictured the do as of late? It's looking rather tight, now. But to be taken seriously, the relaxer would really need to go. But being the native New Yorker that I am, and being used to "Rev. Pork Chop"'s appearance, I'd miss it. I really would. It's a part of his personality.

Here's what I find interesting. If you've have read Race Matters and Cornell West's chapter on Black leadership, then you would be as surprised as I am that he is leading the exploratory effort for Sharpton. Any comments on that? Anyone?

As ST has stated, the good Rev. is married. He and his wife Kathy have been married for over 20 years. They have two girl children.

[HopefulProspective]

Originally posted by NYMinute:
Besides, do we REALLY need our first black male president to be a man who wear a DA**ED PERM?

ROFLMBAO!!!

He was on the Tom Joyner show earlier this week saying that he intends to run for president.

You are right, he is NOT qualified to be the president. That thought is soooo scary!!

I just couldn't bring myself to vote for him, regardless of what color he is. We are already in bad shape with the economic slowdown...Just think where we will be if he actually wins!!




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[Professor]

Pretty Girls - don't hate cause the Rev. has shinny, bouncing, healthy hair. I think he has a better chance becoming the spokesperson for Dark and Lovely than president. Pretty