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The Spectacle Blog
Actor Samuel L. Jackson has pulled a Morgan Freeman claiming that the Tea Party's opposition to President Obama is based solely on race. In an interview with New York Magazine, Jackson said:
It's pretty obvious what they are. The division of the country is not about the government having too much power. I think everything right now is geared toward getting that guy out of office, whatever that means....It all boils down to pretty much to race. It is a shame.
No, the real shame here is that Samuel L. Jackson blindly assumes that Tea Partiers judge people by the color of their skin rather than the content of their character. The same can also be said of Morgan Freeman. If Tea Partiers are so hostile to the idea of having a black man in the White House then why is Herman Cain rising in the polls?
Allen West, the popular Florida Republican Congressman who happens to be black and happened to have won his seat last November with the support of the Tea Party, lambasted Jackson for his remarks.
Jackson's remarks echo Freeman's accusation of racism against the Tea Party. Freeman told Piers Morgan on CNN last month that the Tea Party's sentiments amount to saying, "Screw the country. We're going to do whatever we do to get this black man, we can, we're going to do whatever we can to get this black man outta here."
Clearly neither Jackson nor Freeman know anything about the Tea Party much less the people who comprise it. They would be wise to read my profile last year of Kevin Jackson, Reverend C.L. Bryant and Deneen Borelli, all Tea Party activists who happen to be black. This is assuming, of course, they would be open minded enough for that sort of undertaking.
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Trinacria| 10.5.11 @ 5:17PM
When-oh-when are we going to stop paying attention to comments uttered by silly fools who PLAY DRESS UP AND MAKE BELIEVE FOR A LIVING?
I'll tell you what, Samuel - when I need advice on what costume to wear, I'll give you a jingle. Until then, how about you run along and let those of us with adult jobs do the thinking on serious issues.
P.S. You've gotta be damn near 70; don't you think it's time you shave that pubic hair off your chin?
MikeBee| 10.5.11 @ 6:19PM
Tinacria,
You're right! Thank you for your comments. I've pointed this out on this website before: yesterday's actors and actresses were considered to be just a step above vermin and scum. In Shakespeare's day, some of the actresses in his plays had night jobs as prostitutes, and used their stage position to attempt to increase their night business. Never would these folks' opinions on any public matters be considered seriously. Today's actors and actresses tend to be able to make more money than yesterday. However, most thespians today live at or below the poverty line. Those who are highly paid in this profession are few. And, most of these came from rather lowly backgrounds. I don't pay any attention to what Hollywood thespians say, even though a precious few are thoughtful and well-read.
Trinacria| 10.5.11 @ 7:07PM
Amen, brother. Glad to hear I'm not the only one who laughs my ass off when some chain smoking, scotch swilling, high school drop-out like Sean Penn announces he's meeting with Hugo Chavez or Fidel Castro. Really? You can't master a high school level civics class but you're going to consult with world leaders on complex social, political, and economics issues (and then lecture us on the same)? That's only slightly less absurd than a tootless welfare baby mama in a trailer park winning the lottery and and announcing she'll be attending the next G8 meeting to lecture world leaders on global fiscal policy. Honestly, if Freeman, Jackson, Penn, et al. hadn't won life's lottery, is there any chance they'd be doing anything other than parking cars or bagging groceries or working for the TSA?
Zack| 10.6.11 @ 2:39PM
"In Shakespeare's day, some of the actresses in his plays had night jobs as prostitutes, and used their stage position to attempt to increase their night business."
Um, not quite. In Shakespeare's day, all the actors were men. Women weren't allowed to act on stage in England until 1660 - nearly 50 years after Shakespeare died. Nice try, though.
TrueBlue| 10.5.11 @ 6:30PM
What's sad is that I can grow a better goatee than him in a couple of days...
There's a reason the very few actors I respect were classically trained and not some pretty-faced twits that never had to work a real job.
WhereIsThePoint| 10.6.11 @ 12:41AM
I thought the subject was about Samuel Jackson's comment about race? This tread has turned into a personal attack on Mr. Jackson. Is this the sentiment of Tea Partiers to tear apart the character of individuals in pursiut of winning over vote? I am all for opinoins however, stay true to the subject.
TrueBlue| 10.5.11 @ 6:28PM
I'm really getting tired of people in the entertainment industry thinking that their opinions mean something. In order for their "industry" to exist the rest of the country has to produce the goods to create the money for them to get paid. It's no different than the government, entertainment (Hollywood or sports) produces NOTHING.
Clint| 10.5.11 @ 6:45PM
It's A Green Problem, Sammy The Shuck & Jive Homeboy.
The GDP growth rate is now at 1.3 Percent, the Unemployment rate is 9.1 Percent.Total Public Debt October 2011: $ 14.8 Trillion.
Put Your Shoes On & Get The Hell Outta The Theater.
J.C.Eaton| 10.5.11 @ 8:32PM
I'm pretty certain that among the worst detritus of this worthless administration is the unhappy fact that race relations are at their worst in 80 years....and who is the primary instigator?
J.C.Eaton| 10.5.11 @ 8:37PM
Meant 60....can't say what was what before I was atround.
Kathy Coyle| 10.7.11 @ 9:24AM
Can we say racist Samuel..How do ypu tolerate his white side?
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