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In reply to the discussion: Al Sharpton Calls For Emergency Meeting To Address 'Appalling' All-White Oscar Nominees Read more: [View all]branford
(4,462 posts)158. Quinnipiac just released a poll from NYC, including opinions about Al Shartpon.
http://www.quinnipiac.edu/news-and-events/quinnipiac-university-poll/new-york-city/release-detail?ReleaseID=2124
Even here in his home town and political base, gets a negative 29 - 53 percent favorability, his lowest score ever, and voters say 51 - 37 percent that he is a mostly negative force in the city, also his worst score. He even only scores a 56% approval with blacks in the city (See, Question 12).
It's not my place to tell the African-American community who they should follow or respect, but Sharpton's history and comments have unequivocally rendered him toxic to incredibly wide swaths of America, including liberal groups like Jews and Asians who are normally very supportive of civil rights issues and initiatives. If someone's only response to events like Twana Brawley, Crown Heights, Feddy's Fashion Mart, and the Korean grocery boycotts, to just name a few, is that Sharpton is criticized "just because he's black," it demonstrates political tone-deafness and is often quite insulting to those groups personally affected, often violently, by his rhetoric and actions. Sharpton is not reviled because he's black, he's reviled because of his own repeated and long-standing actions and statements.
Even here in his home town and political base, gets a negative 29 - 53 percent favorability, his lowest score ever, and voters say 51 - 37 percent that he is a mostly negative force in the city, also his worst score. He even only scores a 56% approval with blacks in the city (See, Question 12).
It's not my place to tell the African-American community who they should follow or respect, but Sharpton's history and comments have unequivocally rendered him toxic to incredibly wide swaths of America, including liberal groups like Jews and Asians who are normally very supportive of civil rights issues and initiatives. If someone's only response to events like Twana Brawley, Crown Heights, Feddy's Fashion Mart, and the Korean grocery boycotts, to just name a few, is that Sharpton is criticized "just because he's black," it demonstrates political tone-deafness and is often quite insulting to those groups personally affected, often violently, by his rhetoric and actions. Sharpton is not reviled because he's black, he's reviled because of his own repeated and long-standing actions and statements.
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philosslayer
Jan 2015
OP
Sometimes a racist gets bored and decides to throw a "Rev. Al" into the mix to stir up the others
Judi Lynn
Jan 2015
#12
In an era, just before the presidential elections, when civil rights and voting rights are being
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#45
That would be a Democratic mayor, there is no such thing as a Democrat Mayor
Bjorn Against
Jan 2015
#76
Congratulations, you caught a typo that did not substantively affect the post.
branford
Jan 2015
#79
I just find it interesting that you made the same typo that right-wingers purposely make all the time
Bjorn Against
Jan 2015
#80
"Academy President Speaks Out on Lack of Diversity Among This Year's Oscar Nominees"
Cha
Jan 2015
#189
Ava DeVurnay and David Oyelowo were nominated for Golden Globes in their respective
Cha
Jan 2015
#192
Well, I'd consider it an insult to the President to put him in Sharptons category.
7962
Jan 2015
#39
Yeah, but President Obama is not you. He wouldn't consider it an insult to be put in Sharpton's
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#47
What's the evidentiary basis for your claim that Obama considers Sharpton a "close friend?"
branford
Jan 2015
#56
What is YOUR evidentiary basis for your claim that President Obama doesn't consider Sharpton his
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#113
And those who list Obama's "underhanded" acts would certainly have a longer one for Sharpton
7962
Jan 2015
#60
I don't need your post to put things in your version of proper perspective. eom
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#146
It wasnt MY post. Someone else posted the facts about Sharptons criminality. But you can ignore...
7962
Jan 2015
#152
Okay. Then I'll add, or any other's. Sharptons greatest crime is speaking out while Black.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#156
Quinnipiac just released a poll from NYC, including opinions about Al Shartpon.
branford
Jan 2015
#158
It's beCAUSE I don't live in NYC that I didn't drink, what did you call it? The kool-aid?
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#159
Seriously. Hollywood has always unrepresented African Americans and Latinos. I have no
FSogol
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#33
Hollywood is simply a reflection of American society. If we want to see it changed, it's
Chakab
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#43
Hollywood is in no way a reflection of American society. It is a reflection of the 18-24 white male
FSogol
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#103
I agree and I'm glad he continues to call out the disparities in American life.
mountain grammy
Jan 2015
#42
I know this sound silly, but last year I overheard four young white men arguing over 12 Years...
Moonwalk
Jan 2015
#14
Who fucking cares? The Oscars are a ridiculous industry circle jerk. They have nothing to do with
Chakab
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#41
Selma WAS nominated for Best Picture, which is essentially the highest award at the Oscars.
BlueEye
Jan 2015
#50
Go Rev Al! What makes a "Best Picture"? The Acting, Writing, Directing, Editing, Producing, Etc..
Cha
Jan 2015
#166
The Right doesn't need more fodder to dismiss him - but then again, they won't be able to dismiss
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2015
#44
Really? Emergency meeting. Trying to destroy Social Security and Disability is an emergency.
YOHABLO
Jan 2015
#64
There are a bazillion ways African Americans are getting screwed over that are more important
tularetom
Jan 2015
#82
I haven't taken the Oscars seriously since they snubbed Super Troopers for best movie.
Inkfreak
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A post that talks about the "Hollywood controlled Jewish lobby" is your favorite post of the year
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#116
I think you missed Mr. Scorpio's point completely. He wasn't implying anything.
Raine1967
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#135
You know, Branford, for someone who's been on this site for a year and half...
MrScorpio
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#139
Looking forward to that day. Thank you for your solid comments, Mr. Scorpio. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2015
#136
I don't understand how any film is nominated for best picture and the director of said
Jefferson23
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#148
I know what you mean, Jefferson.. What made the film so good that it was nominated for Best
Cha
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#163
That is how I see it too. Best Picture generally encompasses the director, at the very least.
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#169
President Obama did indeed having a private screening for Selma at the WH.. and there were orgs
Cha
Jan 2015
#180
Have you seen the film, Cha? Tremendous, and it is great to see it celebrated this way. n/t
Jefferson23
Jan 2015
#185
Thank you. Incompetence? It's an excellent film no matter what happens. n/t
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