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Maybe he's racist? Maybe he doesn't like Obama? I really don't know why he does that. Autumn Aug 2014 #1
If you don't like Obama that is one thing, but what does that have to do with the President's race? still_one Aug 2014 #4
He's a Racist Black Man with experience in Civil Rights Movement? KoKo Aug 2014 #94
What!!! Who did that? That is so wrong. Autumn Aug 2014 #96
Downthread...here's the link... KoKo Aug 2014 #98
The admins see every alert, it seems that they would do something about that. Autumn Aug 2014 #100
I think he's just still pissed off that he never made it into even the outer circle of advisors. MohRokTah Aug 2014 #2
Al in..Cornell out HipChick Aug 2014 #3
That is a probable reason why he is bitter, but always referring to the President's race inter- still_one Aug 2014 #5
I'm trying to think of an ex. of a repug white guy talking shit like that about George Dumya. JaydenD Aug 2014 #107
Do you remember when Tavis Smiley .. SummerSnow Aug 2014 #16
Exactly! Stellar Aug 2014 #72
Tavis & West were the "go-to" folks for black thought back in the day. As you say, Obama stole..... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #76
Oh my~ sheshe2 Aug 2014 #132
She, that graphic is priceless, and exactly how I feel. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #145
Well, Tavis got into a major snit because he invited then Senator Obama to his Cha Aug 2014 #103
You may be onto something 3rdwaydem Aug 2014 #32
He was doing it before Obama was president frazzled Aug 2014 #6
a hidden secret Colorism HipChick Aug 2014 #15
you called him a "coon" in the other thread bigtree Aug 2014 #19
no projection...that is generally how he is viewed in the black community HipChick Aug 2014 #21
YOU called him a 'coon' bigtree Aug 2014 #24
Reading is fundamental.. HipChick Aug 2014 #26
stalking? I'm responding to your remark about 'a hidden secret Colorism' in THIS thread bigtree Aug 2014 #29
You seem to be determined to follow me all over DU today to respond to my posts HipChick Aug 2014 #34
two threads about Cornel is not 'all over DU' and you know it. bigtree Aug 2014 #37
Your continued personal attacks.. HipChick Aug 2014 #38
personal attacks? e-bullying? Are you suggesting that I've no right to respond to your slur? bigtree Aug 2014 #41
You have hi-jacked OP's thread as a way to personally attack me.. HipChick Aug 2014 #42
If you feel you've been 'personally attacked' then ask a jury to take down my posts bigtree Aug 2014 #45
He does have a point since you are... Al Carroll Aug 2014 #49
I am disgusted and disappointed in Cornell but your comment was beyond offensive Number23 Aug 2014 #85
If you think that then you show that you don't know the black community one damned bit. ancianita Aug 2014 #48
Are you a member of the Black community? eom. 1StrongBlackMan Aug 2014 #146
I believe that 100%. When Corny said that Obama "fears free black men" he lost me FOREVER Number23 Aug 2014 #83
link? U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #104
Yes, there are plenty on the Internet. Number23 Aug 2014 #109
Then give me one to prove your 'Corny said that Obama "fears free black men"' quote. U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #111
Aren't you and your demands precious. And as unnecessary as they are laughable Number23 Aug 2014 #112
So you've got nada? m'kay U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #113
You may make demands of your family members without a "please" but I ain't your family Number23 Aug 2014 #114
I'm simply asking for one of those 400. U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #115
Lots and lots and lots of people have posted lots and lots and lots of comments Number23 Aug 2014 #116
Here: greyl Aug 2014 #118
Thank you, greyl for doing the poster's work for them. "..Obama has a certain fear of free black men Cha Aug 2014 #120
You could have taken the 2 seconds it took me to find it. And it's even worse in context. pnwmom Aug 2014 #147
"Barack Obama has a certain fear of free black men,” West says" Others are doing your work for you. Cha Aug 2014 #121
http://www.eurweb.com/2011/05/video-cornel-west-believes-obama-fears-free-black-men/ raven mad Aug 2014 #151
Wow, frazzled! Maybe that's why Dr West didn't get invited to the Inauguraton.. could not be.. but, Cha Aug 2014 #108
Dunning-Kruger. nt conservaphobe Aug 2014 #7
Probably because he supports RAND PAUL!!!! beerandjesus Aug 2014 #8
another rand paul post, oh my still_one Aug 2014 #11
LOL woo me with science Aug 2014 #63
Cornel West is in love with the sound of his own voice REP Aug 2014 #9
That is true, but doesn't really answer the question, unless it is for shock value still_one Aug 2014 #10
Cornel is a jealous old fool who thinks he owns blackness. Cad Bane Aug 2014 #12
And it gives the handful of racists we have on the left cover... conservaphobe Aug 2014 #13
AND on the AlwaysWrongRight. BlueCaliDem Aug 2014 #35
You nailed it. And some are all up in that other thread with their "Brutha West speaks the troof" Number23 Aug 2014 #86
It's not racism JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #71
" .. He sounded like a black Rush LImbiuagh". exactly and those with ODS giving Cha Aug 2014 #117
+++ flamingdem Aug 2014 #137
.. Cha Aug 2014 #142
Cornel and Tavis wanted to raise their profile on Obama's coattails Cad Bane Aug 2014 #14
Eh...didn't West support Nader in 2000? N/T Chathamization Aug 2014 #18
SMH Mr Dixon Aug 2014 #17
Really ??? - Maybe Jesse Can Show You why... From Memphis... To Chicago... WillyT Aug 2014 #20
Let's not forget Jesse called Obama names too.. HipChick Aug 2014 #23
oh, go ahead bigtree Aug 2014 #25
I don't know why you are stalking me all over DU?..Anyone can google and see what Jesse called Obama HipChick Aug 2014 #27
two threads, both about Cornel, which you chose to post in. Not stalking, responding to your remarks bigtree Aug 2014 #33
Really? Google must be broken in your part of the world... HipChick Aug 2014 #36
you're the only one I've seen with the temerity to call this accomplished African Americanprofessor bigtree Aug 2014 #39
yet if you google, you will find approximately 34,567 hits saying the same thing... HipChick Aug 2014 #40
googled on DU, our internet community (which is the ONLY relevant comparison) bigtree Aug 2014 #44
That's a defense commonly used by right wing bigots. You don't want to use that defense anymore. ancianita Aug 2014 #53
Except Jessie recognized it was wrong and apologized for it, and meant it. Big difference still_one Aug 2014 #57
Maybe a sense of deep betrayal woo me with science Aug 2014 #22
I always got the impression that he did not like the president notadmblnd Aug 2014 #28
Cornel West called Al Sharpton ‘the bonafide house negro of the Obama plantation HipChick Aug 2014 #31
Yeah, well the whole plantation metaphor can explain all of us and our positions on the "capitalism ancianita Aug 2014 #52
Contradicting yourself much? HipChick Aug 2014 #58
Explain. I don't see it. ancianita Aug 2014 #60
Historically though - that's not been the case JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #73
Not assigning anything; describing how I've heard this same accusation made, many times, and yet I ancianita Aug 2014 #84
lipstickalley.com? HipChick Aug 2014 #90
For the Colorism debate JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #93
It wasn't overtly "racist", but effectively saying the President isn't "black enough". The latest still_one Aug 2014 #62
His expectations were not met, so he's pissed off. riqster Aug 2014 #30
What utter bullshit. woo me with science Aug 2014 #46
See, that is your expectation. riqster Aug 2014 #47
See, this is one reason why the Third Way is so malignant. woo me with science Aug 2014 #54
Like I said, it's projection. riqster Aug 2014 #67
War is Peace. woo me with science Aug 2014 #68
Like I said. Typical non answer. riqster Aug 2014 #70
That answer was completely clear. Telling people that 2+2 = 5 perfectly describes sabrina 1 Aug 2014 #149
But that is not what I said. riqster Aug 2014 #150
This message was self-deleted by its author riqster Aug 2014 #69
Is there a book on tape version of this? LuvLoogie Aug 2014 #124
I think you are hitting more on the real reason... cascadiance Aug 2014 #82
Troubling, yes. By no means inexplicable. Chan790 Aug 2014 #43
You're right. Because he believes that black authenticity is part and parcel of humanity, and that ancianita Aug 2014 #56
Define black authenticity JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #74
Those are the choices? Interesting list. I've no idea what any "new" black is. ancianita Aug 2014 #89
I'm a woman first JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #91
Thanks. ancianita Aug 2014 #95
And what drives that? JustAnotherGen Aug 2014 #75
I have no idea, frankly. Chan790 Aug 2014 #78
Yeah. Because, being black, any and all blacks do that if they damned well feel like it. And calling ancianita Aug 2014 #50
Meh... the academic cultural left doesn't like being transcended or challenged Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2014 #51
And that is the DU Post of the Month. Sub in the "DU cultural Farthest Left," and you have msanthrope Aug 2014 #61
Isn't that special.... Ironic because the right wing haters believe that is what Obama does still_one Aug 2014 #66
Perhaps because he expected more of him as an African American Wella Aug 2014 #55
ok, that may be, then why not word it as you just did? Instead he prefers to make the critique still_one Aug 2014 #59
It's the language of betrayal. Cornell West has been fighting the good fight for a long time. Wella Aug 2014 #64
This isn't about Mr. West, and he has made it so by his rhetoric. You and I obviously have still_one Aug 2014 #65
I understand why you're upset: his language is uncalled for Wella Aug 2014 #88
That is right. He effectively is saying the President isn't "black enough". What does that have to still_one Aug 2014 #119
I didn't take it that way: I thought he meant that he doubted the President's commitment Wella Aug 2014 #122
I wish he had just stuck to that then, instead of adding the inflammatory rhetoric in like an still_one Aug 2014 #128
You and me both Wella Aug 2014 #131
What a load. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2014 #77
A well reasoned post... Thanks...! Recommend! KoKo Aug 2014 #97
It isn't the President's job to kiss his ring Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2014 #81
I don't think Cornell West is asking for that Wella Aug 2014 #87
Dr West is his own worst bitter enemy. Yeah, it's all Obama's fault that Cornel has gone Cha Aug 2014 #123
That wasn't exactly the intent Wella Aug 2014 #126
West was doing it before Obama became President.. I don't buy any vicious whine Cornel is selling.. Cha Aug 2014 #129
I didn't hear the show myself, so I can't speak to what the person heard Wella Aug 2014 #130
Did you find it troubling when it was accompanied with praise? Marr Aug 2014 #79
I find it troubling that he finds it necessary to personalize the race of the President in still_one Aug 2014 #80
Because the idea we live in a color-blind society... sendero Aug 2014 #92
His verbosity about the President has NOTHING to do with a "color-blind" society. It has to do with still_one Aug 2014 #102
What amuses me most.. sendero Aug 2014 #143
Excuse me? LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #99
seems like they have something in common with Cornell West then still_one Aug 2014 #101
Then go post on those threads .. we'll discuss Dr West's assholery. And, quite capable of Cha Aug 2014 #125
The guy seems to seek the spotlight, JaydenD Aug 2014 #105
Cornel is consistent & the cheerleaders hate that. U4ikLefty Aug 2014 #106
He has consistent beliefs Wella Aug 2014 #127
Says West's "Cheerleader".. Yeah, he's been a "consistent" asshole talking about everyone's Cha Aug 2014 #133
I think he expected more from him BainsBane Aug 2014 #110
"Cornel West’s tragic meltdown" by Joan Walsh May 19, 2011 Cha Aug 2014 #134
His latest rant got a feature page on InfoWars ucrdem Aug 2014 #136
Now isn't that special! flamingdem Aug 2014 #138
He is used by many so-called Dems as a basis of attacking the President HipChick Aug 2014 #139
Oh, why the hell not?! His racial rants are doing their work for them. I see DIrish has Cha Aug 2014 #141
That really is ugly BainsBane Aug 2014 #144
West is a bitter, ignorant blowhard... Drunken Irishman Aug 2014 #135
He's being used as a black figurehead to attack the President... HipChick Aug 2014 #140
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