tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post2464596828871249144..comments2024-03-28T10:49:14.510-05:00Comments on Horizons: A pragmatist's musings on ending racismNancy LeTourneauhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12614317154146836694noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-61003442506480068312014-08-24T08:10:21.237-05:002014-08-24T08:10:21.237-05:00I'll make this post very simple. Dyson (like m...I'll make this post very simple. Dyson (like most "political pundits") don't wait to listen to what the president says. Instead, they "insert" their complaints against Obama, while never paying attention to their own stupidity.<br /><br />Via the Washington Post link Nancy gave, here's a snippet of what Dyson had to say about Obama:<br /><br />"And I'm saying to you that if he could inform American society that, look, yes, we must keep them law, yes we must keep the peace, people must calm their passion, but let me explain to you why people might be hurt, why they might be angry and why they might be upset. That is his responsibility to tell that truth regardless of what those political fallouts will be."<br /><br />Now, here's what Obama said during his press conference about Ferguson and Mike Brown:<br /><br />"As Americans, we've got to use this moment to seek out our shared humanity that's been laid bare by this moment -- the potential of a young man and the sorrows of parents, the frustrations of a community, the ideals that we hold as one united American family."<br /><br />"… I’ve said this before -- in too many communities around the country, a gulf of mistrust exists between local residents and law enforcement. In too many communities, too many young men of color are left behind and seen only as objects of fear. Through initiatives like My Brother’s Keeper, I'm personally committed to changing both perception and reality. And already we're making some significant progress as people of goodwill of all races are ready to chip in."<br /><br /><br />Yes, once again -- Dyson is bloviating from the comforts of a MSNBC studio. But he pays no attention to what the president has actually said. Being a "cable pundit" is a nice gig if you can get one. Very little effort is required. <br /><br />Just get booked regularly on someone's show to complain incessantly that Obama isn't using the "bully pulpit" to correct all of the world's problems that have existed for decades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-68306849046818797382014-08-23T20:22:53.103-05:002014-08-23T20:22:53.103-05:00The reason, Dyson, the Village Idiot, wants PBO to...The reason, Dyson, the Village Idiot, wants PBO to talk emotional is because that is what he would do but never recognize why nothing is changing. Same goes for Tavis and Cornell.<br />Thanks for this on point and so cogent post.<br />Smilingl8dyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-74434712635455003582014-08-23T18:54:18.211-05:002014-08-23T18:54:18.211-05:00the Systemic reinforces the personal...in my opini...the Systemic reinforces the personal...in my opinion is it more critical to dismantle the systemicAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495861806403242783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-67137693502748893712014-08-23T17:12:21.337-05:002014-08-23T17:12:21.337-05:00Spot on, Smartypants. Runnin gup and down the str...Spot on, Smartypants. Runnin gup and down the streets does nothing to dismantle a system set up to serve the few and not the greater whole. Thanks so much.spirit_55https://www.blogger.com/profile/00522858991375886097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-86007703569243105012014-08-23T15:34:20.840-05:002014-08-23T15:34:20.840-05:00this is very much on point and appreciated. you...this is very much on point and appreciated. you're always thinking smartypants. and, I'm glad that you do. rikyrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982657053583534299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7163441833245663827.post-29943812682849929082014-08-23T14:29:36.146-05:002014-08-23T14:29:36.146-05:00Excellent read Thank You !!Excellent read Thank You !!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11226135587230446303noreply@blogger.com