Comments on: NAACP Response to Rupert Murdoch/NY Post Apology http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/ 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: Daisy_Kingston http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-161740 Daisy_Kingston Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:31:05 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-161740 NY Post drops longtime columnist Liz Smith in cost cutting move:<br><br><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE51O0J020090225" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idU...</a> NY Post drops longtime columnist Liz Smith in cost cutting move:

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idU...

]]> By: Daisy_Kingston http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146817 Daisy_Kingston Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:31:05 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146817 NY Post drops longtime columnist Liz Smith in cost cutting move:<br><br><a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE51O0J020090225" rel="nofollow">http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idU...</a> NY Post drops longtime columnist Liz Smith in cost cutting move:

http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idU...

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146267 heartsandflowers Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:20:19 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146267 NAACP will take $ if offered. Count on it. That undermines any protest. With the history of Fixed Noise and other Murdoch holdings color me perplexed why they haven't put efforts into going after the FCC to do their job and censure them. Oh wait I know why: "charitable" donations not to. NAACP will take $ if offered. Count on it. That undermines any protest. With the history of Fixed Noise and other Murdoch holdings color me perplexed why they haven't put efforts into going after the FCC to do their job and censure them. Oh wait I know why: “charitable” donations not to.

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146265 heartsandflowers Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:13:12 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146265 True but if there's a boycott who's monitoring it and what's being targeted? True but if there's a boycott who's monitoring it and what's being targeted?

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146258 spirit_55z Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:05:05 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146258 True. the NAACP may accept some cheddar from Murdock and his ilk. But the NAACP don't control thousands of Black folk 's purse strings. We continue to boycott services. True. the NAACP may accept some cheddar from Murdock and his ilk. But the NAACP don't control thousands of Black folk 's purse strings. We continue to boycott services.

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146256 spirit_55z Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146256 Congrats to Hilda, finally. Congrats to Hilda, finally.

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146237 spirit_55z Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:26:40 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146237 I've already pulled my services from Verizon and try to frequent as many Black owned businesses I can. I'll continue to boycott any businesses that support other businesses that practice this racist bullshit. I've already pulled my services from Verizon and try to frequent as many Black owned businesses I can. I'll continue to boycott any businesses that support other businesses that practice this racist bullshit.

]]> By: rikyrah http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146172 rikyrah Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:18:32 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146172 this is good news. this is good news.

]]> By: Miss_Me http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146143 Miss_Me Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:42:40 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146143 I agree. I think this "yeah right" letter that the NAACP wrote is a decent start. I'm waiting to see some follow through, especially after many of the disappointments of the CBC.<br><br>In this economy, I can't afford to get my hopes up. I agree. I think this “yeah right” letter that the NAACP wrote is a decent start. I'm waiting to see some follow through, especially after many of the disappointments of the CBC.

In this economy, I can't afford to get my hopes up.

]]> By: Plantsmantx http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146129 Plantsmantx Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:16:54 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146129 There is no reason a boycott can't be called on the Times of London, for instance. Even if the boycott itself isn't effective, just the idea that someone is willing to go that far will send some chills up some spines. There is no reason a boycott can't be called on the Times of London, for instance. Even if the boycott itself isn't effective, just the idea that someone is willing to go that far will send some chills up some spines.

]]> By: Justice58 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146122 Justice58 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:12:20 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146122 Myth,<br><br>Co-Sign!<br><br>But I'm laughing at the black sambo! lol Myth,

Co-Sign!

But I'm laughing at the black sambo! lol

]]> By: carolinagirl http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146118 carolinagirl Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146118 Well, I can start a Facebook page and get rid of my MySpace page. I could also block FX and National Geographic from my viewing (parental control since there is no a la carte for cable). I already don't watch Fox News so that's easy. I don't buy any of the newspapers or magazines listed either. <br><br>The only thing that will be hard to give up on is the sports channels. They show the games of my favorite teams, how am I supposed to watch the Carolina Panthers on Sundays? They are in the NFC the only time they are on CBS is when they play someone in the AFC. I will only watch Fox then, and Fox Sports-South for Univ. of S. Carolina Gamecocks basketball games. Well, I can start a Facebook page and get rid of my MySpace page. I could also block FX and National Geographic from my viewing (parental control since there is no a la carte for cable). I already don't watch Fox News so that's easy. I don't buy any of the newspapers or magazines listed either.

The only thing that will be hard to give up on is the sports channels. They show the games of my favorite teams, how am I supposed to watch the Carolina Panthers on Sundays? They are in the NFC the only time they are on CBS is when they play someone in the AFC. I will only watch Fox then, and Fox Sports-South for Univ. of S. Carolina Gamecocks basketball games.

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146107 Miranda Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:02:31 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146107 YEAH! YEAH!

]]> By: Wordsmith http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146097 Wordsmith Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:57:42 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146097 HILDA SOLIS was just CONFIRMED as Secretary of Labor by the Senate - 80 to 20. More than enough 'ayes' to get in. HILDA SOLIS was just CONFIRMED as Secretary of Labor by the Senate – 80 to 20. More than enough 'ayes' to get in.

]]> By: Myth http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146095 Myth Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:56:50 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146095 The apology is just the first step. The cartoonist CANNOT continue to work there. The editor has to go back to Australia. Black people have to be employed to preven this from occurring. Y'all just keep canceling those subscriptions until justice is served.<br><br>A shot up Obama monkey my eye!<br>Bet not say another mumbling word about any of our leaders or anybody that they perceive to be our leaders (that includes black sambo!) The apology is just the first step. The cartoonist CANNOT continue to work there. The editor has to go back to Australia. Black people have to be employed to preven this from occurring. Y'all just keep canceling those subscriptions until justice is served.

A shot up Obama monkey my eye!
Bet not say another mumbling word about any of our leaders or anybody that they perceive to be our leaders (that includes black sambo!)

]]> By: heartsandflowers http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146078 heartsandflowers Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:46:55 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146078 Murdoch may cut a check and the NAACP will take it. Things will calm down a bit until the NEXT time this happens. Like when Don Imus was fired and kept his salary...but rehired by another company 6 months later. I'll reserve my celebrating until we see what long-term course of action AND what consequences will be meted out for violating them. <br><br>When Will Blacks Stop Complaining & Start Kicking A**<br><a href="http://snipurl.com/cfhg1" rel="nofollow">http://snipurl.com/cfhg1</a> Murdoch may cut a check and the NAACP will take it. Things will calm down a bit until the NEXT time this happens. Like when Don Imus was fired and kept his salary…but rehired by another company 6 months later. I'll reserve my celebrating until we see what long-term course of action AND what consequences will be meted out for violating them.

When Will Blacks Stop Complaining & Start Kicking A**
http://snipurl.com/cfhg1

]]> By: Miranda http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146066 Miranda Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:39:56 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146066 whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?? Who is his ex son-in-law? And when should we expect him on Countdown?? whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?? Who is his ex son-in-law? And when should we expect him on Countdown??

]]> By: spirit_55z http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146035 spirit_55z Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:15:54 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146035 Booky, unfortunately, some of us watch Faux News to keep tabs on these crazy mofos. If we don't, who will? <br><br>The New York Post truly are barking up the wrong tree with that cartoon. Folks aren't going to take threatning President Obama with that highly outrageous, dangerous piece of race-baiting. Screw that!<br><br>The rest of racist America had better take notice too, cause we aren't going to stand for this bullshit. Booky, unfortunately, some of us watch Faux News to keep tabs on these crazy mofos. If we don't, who will?

The New York Post truly are barking up the wrong tree with that cartoon. Folks aren't going to take threatning President Obama with that highly outrageous, dangerous piece of race-baiting. Screw that!

The rest of racist America had better take notice too, cause we aren't going to stand for this bullshit.

]]> By: Justice58 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146024 Justice58 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:08:58 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146024 Yep. We want action! Yep. We want action!

]]> By: Sepia http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/2009/02/naacp-response-to-rupert-murdochny-post-apology/comment-page-1/#comment-146023 Sepia Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:08:41 +0000 http://www.jackandjillpolitics.com/?p=8254#comment-146023 YES! YES! YES! This is what I'm talking about! YES! YES! YES! This is what I'm talking about!

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