Comments on: I’m going to Netroots Nation http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/ A black bourgeoisie perspective on U.S. politics Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:56:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-163492 heartsandflowers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:20:47 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-163492 Cool! CPL and Jill Tubman will both be there. I applied for a scholarship as well and didn't get one - but they offered an amazing discount so I am attending. I think your last post will cover everything. Cool! CPL and Jill Tubman will both be there. I applied for a scholarship as well and didn't get one – but they offered an amazing discount so I am attending. I think your last post will cover everything.

]]> By: Nita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-163493 Nita Thu, 10 Jul 2008 09:57:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-163493 have fun, girl! have fun, girl!

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48824 heartsandflowers Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:20:47 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48824 Cool! CPL and Jill Tubman will both be there. I applied for a scholarship as well and didn't get one - but they offered an amazing discount so I am attending. I think your last post will cover everything. Cool! CPL and Jill Tubman will both be there. I applied for a scholarship as well and didn't get one – but they offered an amazing discount so I am attending. I think your last post will cover everything.

]]> By: Nita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48825 Nita Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:57:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48825 have fun, girl! have fun, girl!

]]> By: CPL http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48826 CPL Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:11:57 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48826 Thank you all for your comments. Here's what I will try to be heard on:<br><br>(1) The Lack of support from the White feminists regarding Michelle Obama and her treatment by the press. Regardless of the issues I have with her husband, this is one sista that I admire and if they're going to treat Cindy McCain with kid gloves, they will need to answer why Michelle is being subjected to "Lynching", "Baby Mama" and "Terrorist Fist Jab" scrutiny. I'm also going to talk about what Robert Greenwald's doing on Michelle's behalf by his documentaries and calling out Fox Noise.<br><br>(2) What About Our Daughters will get a mention as to their mission and how they should be given major support and props.<br><br>(3) Lack of diversity in media (and no, Michelle "the Self-Hating Asian", or Juan "the Self-hating Negro" do no count as diverse representation). Is Roland Martin the only one that can be tolerated in the MSM these days?<br><br>(4) Cindy McCain's free pass in the press. Why aren't they talking about the Pill-Popping Piece on the Side and what does that represent for the "Family Values Party"?<br><br>(5) The Irrelevance of the Congressional Black Caucus and who should get primary challengers; not because they supported Hillary over Barack - but because they are selling out as lawmakers. 15 of them voted in favor of FISA with immunity for the Telecoms, and refuse to justify voting in favor of evisceration of the 4th Amendment. I want that highlighted and advocate for more progressives to take their place regardless of their ethnicity.<br><br>Y'all know I'll find something else to agitate about before I hit town, LOL. Thank you all for your comments. Here's what I will try to be heard on:

(1) The Lack of support from the White feminists regarding Michelle Obama and her treatment by the press. Regardless of the issues I have with her husband, this is one sista that I admire and if they're going to treat Cindy McCain with kid gloves, they will need to answer why Michelle is being subjected to “Lynching”, “Baby Mama” and “Terrorist Fist Jab” scrutiny. I'm also going to talk about what Robert Greenwald's doing on Michelle's behalf by his documentaries and calling out Fox Noise.

(2) What About Our Daughters will get a mention as to their mission and how they should be given major support and props.

(3) Lack of diversity in media (and no, Michelle “the Self-Hating Asian”, or Juan “the Self-hating Negro” do no count as diverse representation). Is Roland Martin the only one that can be tolerated in the MSM these days?

(4) Cindy McCain's free pass in the press. Why aren't they talking about the Pill-Popping Piece on the Side and what does that represent for the “Family Values Party”?

(5) The Irrelevance of the Congressional Black Caucus and who should get primary challengers; not because they supported Hillary over Barack – but because they are selling out as lawmakers. 15 of them voted in favor of FISA with immunity for the Telecoms, and refuse to justify voting in favor of evisceration of the 4th Amendment. I want that highlighted and advocate for more progressives to take their place regardless of their ethnicity.

Y'all know I'll find something else to agitate about before I hit town, LOL.

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48827 rikyrah Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:36:51 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48827 I take back what I said up above. I would like for you to bring up the lack of support for Michelle Obama from the White Feminist Establishment. Hell, the White Progressive Establishment. I take back what I said up above. I would like for you to bring up the lack of support for Michelle Obama from the White Feminist Establishment. Hell, the White Progressive Establishment.

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48828 rikyrah Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:35:18 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48828 Congrats CPL,<br><br>Have fun. Enjoy yourself. And, 'REPRESENT'. <br><br>LOL<br><br>I don't have anything in particular that I'd want for your to discuss, because I know that whatever you bring up, it's going to make peopple start squirming in their seats..<br><br>BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA<br><br>You can't help yourself, CPL. It's who you are. So, be you. :) Congrats CPL,

Have fun. Enjoy yourself. And, 'REPRESENT'.

LOL

I don't have anything in particular that I'd want for your to discuss, because I know that whatever you bring up, it's going to make peopple start squirming in their seats..

BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA

You can't help yourself, CPL. It's who you are. So, be you. :)

]]> By: CraigHickman http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48833 CraigHickman Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:41:39 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48833 Priceless. Priceless.

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48830 GreenLadyHere Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:41:25 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48830 Co-sign BIG TIME!!! Haven't we all learned this?? FAUX SPEWS!!! Co-sign BIG TIME!!! Haven't we all learned this?? FAUX SPEWS!!!

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48832 GreenLadyHere Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:40:05 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48832 Mr. Obama has responded with a conciliatory statement while re-iterating his original speech statements. And he graciously accepted Jessie-Senior's APOLOGY. But most importantly, Jessie-Junior put dad on MAJOR BLAST!!! It was more than appropriate! Next time, DAD, he said. "Keep HOPE alive", but keep your mouth shut!!! Mr. Obama has responded with a conciliatory statement while re-iterating his original speech statements. And he graciously accepted Jessie-Senior's APOLOGY. But most importantly, Jessie-Junior put dad on MAJOR BLAST!!! It was more than appropriate! Next time, DAD, he said. “Keep HOPE alive”, but keep your mouth shut!!!

]]> By: Booky http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48829 Booky Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:27:50 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48829 That's what Jesse gets for appearing on Faux Noose. That's what Jesse gets for appearing on Faux Noose.

]]> By: Shazza http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48831 Shazza Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:08:04 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48831 Angela-evidently Jesse said he wanted to 'rip Obama's balls off' for 'talking down to black people'. He was complaining about Obama's Father's Day speech about taking responsibility and his recent speech about telling black kids to get their education and not think the only way to succeed was through rap and basketball.<br>And congratulations, Jill! And I reiterate what Evita said-great subjects! Angela-evidently Jesse said he wanted to 'rip Obama's balls off' for 'talking down to black people'. He was complaining about Obama's Father's Day speech about taking responsibility and his recent speech about telling black kids to get their education and not think the only way to succeed was through rap and basketball.
And congratulations, Jill! And I reiterate what Evita said-great subjects!

]]> By: tvanel http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48834 tvanel Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:54:22 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48834 I will be there as well ...congrats I will be there as well …congrats

]]> By: CraigHickman http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48835 CraigHickman Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:49:30 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48835 Congratulations, CPL. Work it out!!! Something tells me you'll do just fine. If I can think of anything beyond what's already been mentioned, I'll post it. Congratulations, CPL. Work it out!!! Something tells me you'll do just fine. If I can think of anything beyond what's already been mentioned, I'll post it.

]]> By: RonnieB http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48836 RonnieB Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:40:36 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48836 Congratulations, Jill!! <br><br>If I could ask for one issue to address, it would be the abysmal dearth of Black, Latino and Asian television professionals. Today, more than ever, our TV media have the awesome privilege of framing our national debate, scripting our national dialogue, and prioritizing our national issues. <br><br>There MUST be a place for a Black Tim Russert; a Latino Chris Matthews; and an Asian George Stephanopolous.<br><br>Thanks. And congrats again. Congratulations, Jill!!

If I could ask for one issue to address, it would be the abysmal dearth of Black, Latino and Asian television professionals. Today, more than ever, our TV media have the awesome privilege of framing our national debate, scripting our national dialogue, and prioritizing our national issues.

There MUST be a place for a Black Tim Russert; a Latino Chris Matthews; and an Asian George Stephanopolous.

Thanks. And congrats again.

]]> By: evita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48842 evita Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:39:16 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48842 Just read on the Huff Post the story will break on tonight's O'Reilly Factor.<br><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/09/jesse-jackson-caught-on-m_n_111732.html">http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/09/jesse-...</a> Just read on the Huff Post the story will break on tonight's O'Reilly Factor.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/07/09/jesse-...

]]> By: evita http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48837 evita Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:35:24 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48837 I guess to piggyback on GreenLady I would ask in what ways to build bridges (or should we?) with Clinton feminist supporters in defense of Michelle Obama. I say this because THEY have the capacity to get on CNN and make it a bigger stink than it currently is.<br><br>I'm also interested in knowing what ways we can get all the candidates to speak about the Katrina efforts especially as money will need to be distributed to flood victims in the midwest... I guess to piggyback on GreenLady I would ask in what ways to build bridges (or should we?) with Clinton feminist supporters in defense of Michelle Obama. I say this because THEY have the capacity to get on CNN and make it a bigger stink than it currently is.

I'm also interested in knowing what ways we can get all the candidates to speak about the Katrina efforts especially as money will need to be distributed to flood victims in the midwest…

]]> By: kate03 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48838 kate03 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:32:48 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48838 congratulations! congratulations!

]]> By: GreenLadyHere http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48839 GreenLadyHere Wed, 09 Jul 2008 19:05:27 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48839 CONGRATULATIONS! Surely you'll take the MRS.OBAMA bashing and the OBVIOUS ABSENCE of any statments about cindy.<br>Again, CONGRATS!! CONGRATULATIONS! Surely you'll take the MRS.OBAMA bashing and the OBVIOUS ABSENCE of any statments about cindy.
Again, CONGRATS!!

]]> By: Melinda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2008/07/im-going-to-netroots-nation/comment-page-1/#comment-48840 Melinda Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:51:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=1572#comment-48840 I am glad your voice will be heard at the conference in Austin. Thank you for going, for taking the voices of others with you who might otherwise not be heard. <br><br>I hope this could be a complementary idea to your post: "What About Our Daughters" is a great blog that is encouraging folks to participate in an Obama-campaign-related activity where the voices and concerns of individuals will have a chance to be heard at the party/national level. <br><br>You can get the details here, in an entry titled "Black Women, What's Our Political Agenda?":<br><a href="http://whataboutourdaughters.blogspot.com/">http://whataboutourdaughters.blogspot.com/</a> I am glad your voice will be heard at the conference in Austin. Thank you for going, for taking the voices of others with you who might otherwise not be heard.

I hope this could be a complementary idea to your post: “What About Our Daughters” is a great blog that is encouraging folks to participate in an Obama-campaign-related activity where the voices and concerns of individuals will have a chance to be heard at the party/national level.

You can get the details here, in an entry titled “Black Women, What's Our Political Agenda?”:
http://whataboutourdaughters.blogspot.com/

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