tominator89 Posted May 2, 2005 Report Posted May 2, 2005 http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/million_man_march By DEVLIN BARRETT, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON - Black leaders called Monday for a rally in Washington this fall to mark the tenth anniversary of the Million Man March, this time including women. Separately, the Anti-Defamation League criticized the lead role of organizer Louis Farrakhan. Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, appeared with former presidential candidates Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to announce the Millions More Movement in October. It is billed as a more inclusive successor to the Million Man March, encouraging women and gays to attend. Farrakhan, who has been accused of making anti-Semitic remarks in the past, issued a broad invitation that also took aim at the wealthy, his critics, and both political parties. "Millions More means we're reaching for the millions who carry the rich on their backs," he said. He also used the sort of provocative language that has prompted past criticism. "If anybody deserves to strap a bomb on themselves and give pain for the pain we have suffered, it is we. But none of us would kill," he said. **** More info in the link provided at the top. What do you guys think of this?
SuperJerk Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Sadly, the article focuses more on the controversy over Farrakhan (who I'll agree is NUTS), than why he, Sharpton, and Jackson feel the need to have another march.
ant_7000 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Im all for black unity, if there's going to be another march I might go. With women going to be there I can get righteous and get laid at the same time. Chea!!
Vyce Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Farrakhan isn't really winning me over with that whole "strap bombs on ourselves" spiel.
Guest Salacious Crumb Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 It's gotta suck living and DC and dealing with this stuff all the time. How do you get anything done with all these groups coming into town for this and that?
Dobbs 3K Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Um...and what would the point of any such march be? This isn't the 1960s...geez, get over it already.
Jobber of the Week Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Sure, it's not the 1960s, but the WASPs still pretty much control the majority share of the country. Anyway, beyond that stupid comment, I don't really give a shit, and I can't imagine that many will. We have more problems in the world today, and anytime someone uses the phrase "black leaders," like they were chosen in a vote or somehow appointed with an official title, crack me up.
Dobbs 3K Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 And what's wrong with being a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant anyway? I agree with you about "black leaders." I don't think they're really in touch with most blacks in this country anyway. I also have to wonder what role blacks in America will play in the next few years, now that Hispanics are the largest minority in the country. You have to wonder if blacks will become more marginalized, or if they will somehow be "absorbed" into other ethnicities/cultures. I wish our country was beyond the point where we had to split people into different racial groups with things like this proposed march, though.
The Czech Republic Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, appeared with former presidential candidates Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to announce the Millions More Movement in October. Oh, wow, Farrakhan, Sharpton, and Jackson. That's the Roman Triumvirate Of Suck right there.
Guest PlatinumBoy Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 "Millions More means we're reaching for the millions who carry the rich on their backs," he said. He also used the sort of provocative language that has prompted past criticism. So he's basically reaching for the people who carry him, Al, and Jesse on their backs for no gain? Since you know, he is rich.
Red Baron Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 *is thinking of the Family Guy skit* I really don't see why we don't need this march. Besides I'm sure P. Diddy will come up some silly slogan for this anyways.
Slayer Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 "It's like the Million Man March... except there are actually a million men out there."
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 I'd go if I didn't have to work.
The Thread Killer Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 I'm glad they're having this march. It will give me a chance to break into all the black people's houses and get all my stuff back. HIYO! LOL 2005!
Black Lushus Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 well you'd just be stealing your own stuff back... anyway, I'd go just to pick up on all the white chicks...yes I said white chicks, you know, the ones that only fuck black dudes...they realize that much black dick is going to be in one spot, they'll be there in droves with bibs on like it's a buffet... oh yeah, if I was single, i mean...
Guest Salacious Crumb Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 "Public urination is just wrong. Except during the Million Man March when protestors burned down our porta-potties and I used my stream of justice to put out the hate."
SuperJerk Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, appeared with former presidential candidates Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton to announce the Millions More Movement in October. Oh, wow, Farrakhan, Sharpton, and Jackson. That's the Roman Triumvirate Of Suck right there.
Ripper Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Eh, nothing bad came of the first one, so no reason to hate on a second one. Will bring money to the local economy, nice lil peaceful gathering...never hurt anyone.
Guest MikeSC Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Eh, nothing bad came of the first one, so no reason to hate on a second one. Will bring money to the local economy, nice lil peaceful gathering...never hurt anyone. Except for the bitchslapping on reasonable thinking that Farrakhan unleashed with his numerology diatribe. -=Mike
Ripper Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Eh, nothing bad came of the first one, so no reason to hate on a second one. Will bring money to the local economy, nice lil peaceful gathering...never hurt anyone. Except for the bitchslapping on reasonable thinking that Farrakhan unleashed with his numerology diatribe. -=Mike Yeah, but it was in Washington DC. You know how much bitchslapping on reasonable thinking happens there everyday?
Guest MikeSC Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Eh, nothing bad came of the first one, so no reason to hate on a second one. Will bring money to the local economy, nice lil peaceful gathering...never hurt anyone. Except for the bitchslapping on reasonable thinking that Farrakhan unleashed with his numerology diatribe. -=Mike Yeah, but it was in Washington DC. You know how much bitchslapping on reasonable thinking happens there everyday? I'm not sure the mathematical formula has been devised to fully equate the level of idiocy in Washington DC. -=Mike
Slayer Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 I'm not sure the mathematical formula has been devised to fully equate the level of idiocy in Washington DC. ∞
Jobber of the Week Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 And what's wrong with being a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant anyway? Point is, racism still runs through the mainstream in this country, even though white men don't control as much as they did in the 1950s.
Special K Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 ^ What? Are you just saying everyone's racist nowadays?
Vyce Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Eh, nothing bad came of the first one, so no reason to hate on a second one. Will bring money to the local economy, nice lil peaceful gathering...never hurt anyone. Except for the bitchslapping on reasonable thinking that Farrakhan unleashed with his numerology diatribe. -=Mike Yeah, but it was in Washington DC. You know how much bitchslapping on reasonable thinking happens there everyday? I'm not sure the mathematical formula has been devised to fully equate the level of idiocy in Washington DC. -=Mike Hey! I happen to live in the D.C. area, and I take offense....... ......wait. Damnit, you're right. Carry on.
Slayer Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Are you just saying everyone's racist nowadays? It's one of the four "Great American Truths" 1. All whites are racist 2. All men are sexist 3. All heterosexuals are homophobic 4. The rich are out to fuck everyone
Guest MikeSC Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 And what's wrong with being a White Anglo-Saxon Protestant anyway? Point is, racism still runs through the mainstream in this country, even though white men don't control as much as they did in the 1950s. Ah, all whites are inherently racist. Well, except for you, of course. -=Mike
Special K Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 It sounds like he's saying that racism's still there, but it's getting better, because minorities are grabbing some of that coveted racism power away from white men. Wait a second, white MEN? Yeah because women are never racist you stupid twat.
Slayer Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 I hope my great truths weren't lost on you gentlemen BTW I'm pretty sure gays can't be racist either
Guest Vitamin X Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Of course not, since they're all minorities. Would it be wrong if I, a white person of hispanic descent, cared about civil rights for blacks or can only blacks do this? Because that's kind of hypocritical if it were the latter.
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