What can be said about the Rev. Jesse Jackson's remarks about Presidential hopeful Barack Obama? The first thing that came to my mind when I heard Jackson's wish to do bodily harm to Obama was, "crabs in a barrel." It's an old metaphor, but I think it holds true in this case.
If everyone can't excel, then no one will. Sad.
Jackson has apologized, and Obama has accepted his apology. So, I don't want to sensationalize this "brother backstabbing" anymore than necessary. So, I'll take this entry another route.
Why does it seem some of Obama's staunchest critics have been African American? I know Jackson wouldn't consider himself an opponent, but after his publicized remarks, I think critic is fair. He supports Obama, but at the same time, he's so angry with Obama that his support almost seems hypocritical.
Other critics: BET's founder Bob Johnson and Obama's own former pastor.
What do you think? Does it seem like a bigger issue than it is because of the media coverage, or is this just an example of a classic problem in the Black community? Division in ideas and varying opinions is normal within any race? Is it unfair to expect Black leaders to be on the same page? Thoughts?
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