Comments on: Tavis, Rev. Al and the President

By: Montie Pierson

Montie Pierson — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:16:55 +0000

Made me chuckle here, and yes I agree with what Jeff the Interpreter says:

By: Montie Pierson

Montie Pierson — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:08:19 +0000

A pleasure to have read what you say here.
Peace,Blessings
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By: SupportMyPresident

SupportMyPresident — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:02:14 +0000

I had an interesting conversation with a man that God, by chance, put in my path to help discuss my cable TV options (by the way, 29.99 for 6 mo isnt bad, no installation fee). He came in, sat in my living room and almost immediately, we clicked. Our conversation was virtually based solely on the premise that black people, particularly black men of all ages, young and old, need each other now more than ever. This situation with the President and this man that is being described here is a situation that happens everyday, in every African American community. I know President Barack Obama has a good heart and care deeply about his people and he can do that while attending to his broader responsibility of taking care of our country. Everybodies mother told them growing up “You have to be 2 times better then the next man to succeed etc.”. Hard enough without somebody in the same situation trying to pull you back down. Can’t get ahead. Crabs in the basket won’t let you out. I’m here to say that I support my President. In fact, in the tradition of Martin Luther King, Jr himself, he is a hero to not only me, but to millions of us world wide. We have to hold our brother up. It’s hard out there and we know it. You know people want him to fail, which is treasonous. I’m not telling people to agree with every policy or word that comes out of his mouth or thought he thinks, just remember he struggled and worked hard to get where he is. Appreciate the man, embrace him and as a community get out there and support the President. We’ve all, at one time or another, walked in his shoes. Maybe not as President but as Black Men proving our mettal to the greater establishment, even if we didnt know it. Support you President.

By: Tami Jones

Tami Jones — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:53:37 +0000

We once again have found ourselves divided, instead of coming together to build up we tear ourselves down and get tangled amd marred in non issues. We do not have time for this ridiculous discussion of he said he meant, we as a race have been held back for too long and we lose more and more support as we continue this behavior. Between Al & Tavis the Bigger Man has not surfaced.

By: Katty40

Katty40 — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:39:44 +0000

Tavis Smiley is a very self-absorbed individual and I believe his issues start and end with Tavis not being brave enough to live his own truth. How he stormed off the TJMS during the 2008 election, ending the SOBU… I listened to him interview Van Jones and he continued to try to bait Jones into criticizing this White House. What keeps Smiley up at night ain’t just the plight of Black America, but the plight of Tavis Smiley. Look closer, listen more intently…there is definitely some self-loathing going on.

By: Marcus Deruiter

Marcus Deruiter — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:41:37 +0000

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By: Jeff the Interpreter

Jeff the Interpreter — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:42:27 +0000

I wonder if Pres. Obama, if he hears or get a question about Tavis and Sharpton will comment like he did when asked about Kanye or the Mass. Police Dept.

I re-visited the scene of the crime…namely Youtube and listen again and again the scream-fest between Tavis and Sharpton. I learned a few things. Obviously, this was incredibly wrong on all sides. Strikingly though was Tavis. I ain’t picking sides just analyzing what I was listening to. When Sharpton expressed his feelings about Tavis’ commentary. Tavis for second defended himself, took a few more minutes to clarify himself, even more seconds to express love and then went on to challenge Sharpton to accept his invitation to the forum.

If I hurt you, if you tell me I hurt you. If I hear in public that you feel I attacked you and I am not compelled to apologize. hmmm, that says something about all dat love I have for you.

If I am yelled at for something I did, If I am called out to be a liar and I don’t get an apology, something is wrong. Al and Tavis owe the Black community an apology. Why? I’m glad you ask.

Tavis should apologize for getting everything wrong, for not calling these dear friends who he loves and ain’t nutin’ they can do about it, for calling Dorothy Height on the carpet, Dude she’s our grandmother, she can do, talk, go any damn where she pleases. For misrepresenting the perspective of Black unity.

Al Sharpton owes us an apology. Why? I’m glad you asked again. Rev. Al should apologizes for using this to boost his ratings, for screaming at a Black man in public, for treating Tavis like a child and forgetting humility.

Okay, fellas….I’m waiting. Tavis you first. Al….I’m listening.

If you don’t then I will. I am sorry that these brothers in the struggle let ego and pride get in the way. I am sorry that these brothers forgot the first rule in a family scrobble, keep the dirty laundry inside. I am sorry that these two brothers for how to call each other first then go live. Al you could have told Tavis to call him after the show. Tavis, you could have waited until Al’s show was over.

So I am sorry that I’m gonna have to teach my son how to handle public embarassment. I’m sorry that I am going to look at Tavis through the lens of “what’s in it for me”. I’m sorry to know that once you cross Al Sharpton the gloves comes off (is he that fragile?).

They are sorry, this mess is sorry and this is a sorry situation.

By: musesofamom

musesofamom — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:14:44 +0000

Tavis Smiley is on the outside looking in. He found himself on the wrong side of history when he picked Hillar Clinton, and he has been unable to recover. Smiley is used to saying whatever he wants and he is rarely publicly challenged but he picked the wrong person to mess with when he went after Sharpton. Smiley craves attention and he got it. From the time the president announced his candidacy Smiley has criticized him as he would say “in Love”, but in “holding him accountable” smiley failed to see that we as a community support this president and yes we will criticize him and hold him accountable, but we will also support him, and that is something that Smiley won’t do or can’t do,
http://www.ebonymompolitics.wordpress.com

By: Brian E. Payne

Brian E. Payne — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:07:22 +0000

In my travels for years working with the Peace Corps as a volunteer and staff person, I have noticed the ‘laughs’. America is a joke. Say what we are – but behave in the opposite direction of what we say: HYPOCRITES!

We been headed for Third World staus (unofficially) for years.

-Brian E. Payne

By: Brian E. Payne

Brian E. Payne — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:04:04 +0000

Thanks, AnnyGurl91!

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Brian E. Payne