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In reply to the discussion: Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass" [View all]Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)263. He's the new Glen Greenwald.
Good for Harry. I haven't heard much from him in the past few years. I guess it was his turn to get some exposure. Maybe the Republicans will invite him to their convention and let him sing the Banana Boat Song. Seems like a great opportunity for Harry.
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Constructive criticism is good. DEstructive criticism will guarantee a President Romney.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2012
#275
And you don't think the loud and continuous kvetching by so-called Liberals on teevee
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2012
#394
Bullshit. Here in NC, Republicans won control of the legislature in 2010...
WorseBeforeBetter
Jan 2012
#415
"Tea Baggers, and a shift of the moderate/centrist/independent voters away from democrats."
AAO
Jan 2014
#456
Disagreeing with him doesn't necessarily make you a hater. In fact I consider it an insult
totodeinhere
Jan 2012
#200
Why, exactly, should anyone try to defend Obama from such an egregrious character assassination?
jefferson_dem
Jan 2012
#227
He has said this at least five other times and each time, it is BREATHLESSLY posted here
Number23
Jan 2012
#138
Why do you say Bush, Cheney, Wolfowitz, and Rumsfeld lacked a moral compass?
OnyxCollie
Jan 2012
#257
Please show some respect for a man who - in so many ways - would make you...
ClassWarrior
Jan 2012
#218
If that's not it, what is it? Why don't you care if you slam your fellow Dems, whether they...
ClassWarrior
Jan 2012
#422
well, harry, you can pull the lever for the mittster....who never had a moral compass
spanone
Jan 2012
#4
incredible. the fanboys and grrls just howl if there isn't sufficient love.
roguevalley
Jan 2012
#118
Please know I've never wished death on anyone whose opinions differ from mine.
Octafish
Jan 2012
#114
That cinches it. Belafonte is obviously a fringe purist who doesn't know how politics work.
TransitJohn
Jan 2012
#262
It really is lamentable to see such profound ignorance about Harry Belafonte posted here,
EFerrari
Jan 2012
#235
Well a good way for Harry to educate America about his life is for him to run for POTUS.
Itchinjim
Jan 2012
#296
Until Mr. Belefonte accuses Condeliza Rice, Colon Powell, and Clarance Thomas
Itchinjim
Jan 2012
#304
Actually he had a much harsher assessment of Rice & Powell. He called Powell a "house slave"
PA Democrat
Jan 2012
#326
the hollidays were quite relaxing... i got to visit maine, and santa was kind. how about you?
dionysus
Jan 2012
#410
Mr. Belafonte has more to say about President Obama, if anyone cares to read.
Arkansas Granny
Jan 2012
#13
Belafonte is right about many things. But, if the quote re JFK represents his views, he's wrong.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#104
But you're not criticising what Belafonte says, you're just taking pot shots at him
dflprincess
Jan 2012
#237
What of people who participated in the civil rights struggle, who support the President?
treestar
Jan 2012
#339
Oh gee, I am obviously not nearly as knowledgeable on the subject as you are.
Old and In the Way
Jan 2012
#340
Better than brooking no criticism of Harry or Matt Damon or Glen G. or whoever
treestar
Jan 2012
#166
I see what you're saying in terms of morality, it's the republicans who want children to starve,
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#80
Yeah, they're always complaining about the president being too corpo-conservative
Doctor_J
Jan 2012
#36
"He has all the smarts and ability to get the job done. He just has to do it.’’
bigtree
Jan 2012
#22
Obama's only flaw according to ProSense is that his supporters are insufficiently supportive!
PA Democrat
Jan 2012
#130
Howling ignorance, indeed. Even here on DU, the lack of knowledge (or even the skill to look
Nay
Jan 2012
#298
He did not say what you claim. Disgusting tactic, and to use it against a flat out
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#213
Then just disagree with it. What you did was rewrite what he said, then you disagreed with
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#335
Harry is an intelligent, well informed and wise, as long as he's saying things
hughee99
Jan 2012
#44
If you're looking for a forum where unsubstantiated proclamations that the Democratic president
jefferson_dem
Jan 2012
#181
Nonsense. There are several attempts to discuss the moral implications of policy in this thread.
woo me with science
Jan 2012
#199
Great points, and Harry Belafonte also acknowleged the daunting challenge of Republican opposition
PA Democrat
Jan 2012
#300
Good point. It's like flypaper catching them all at once. Now I've got some work to do.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#109
How many of those negative responses are from James O'Keefe? We'll never know.
AnotherMcIntosh
Jan 2012
#107
Sounds like free Rethug comments re: stereotype of a black star from the 50s, 60s.
Mimosa
Jan 2012
#198
Amazing how quickly a "national treasure" can become an object of scorn around here.
Marr
Jan 2012
#42
Prof West says we should vote for re-election due to the Repuke stable of psychos
Doctor_J
Jan 2012
#79
so clicking through and seeing West on Hannity now qualifies as an addiction?
grantcart
Jan 2012
#239
It is instructive to see how you have turned to Hannity and Fox News to forward your commentary.
xocet
Jan 2012
#294
Hm. Well, Harry's earned the right not only to have an opinion, but to shout it as loud as he cares
Robb
Jan 2012
#63
I don't always agree with Belafonte, but he has *earned* my respect as a powerful
Romulox
Jan 2012
#66
Morality, ethics, honesty, is something that politicians proclaim..but ignore.
Tierra_y_Libertad
Jan 2012
#68
Sure. Knock Harry. If honor, morality, and truth don't mean anything to you.
Jakes Progress
Jan 2012
#89
I disagree with him, but let's stop with all the hyperbole and under-the-bus-throwing. nt
boxman15
Jan 2012
#94
Are the same people making excuses for Ron Paul also arguing Obama has no 'moral compass'?
Octafish
Jan 2012
#116
You obviously don't know a damn thing about what Belafonte has done in his life
MadHound
Jan 2012
#155
Did your left foot help fund the program that allowed Obama Sr to come to study in
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#223
I note that you did not answer me. Did your left foot fund the program that got
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#325
An actual fact regarding this esteemed elder and the President's father:
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#219
Here is the exact statement from that poster to which I responded with the Sr info:
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#321
Yeah, that's the one I was following up on. Sometimes the truth just hurts, I guess. nt.
harmonicon
Jan 2012
#332
I think you should take your posts in this thread to your OFA office and ask them
Bluenorthwest
Jan 2012
#320
I agree that I, as a white man born in the 1970's, played no pivotal role....
harmonicon
Jan 2012
#232
"Playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement" is WHOLE 'NOTHER ANIMAL
Number23
Jan 2012
#243
You are embarrassing yourself. Belafonte did much more than just "march with MLK."
PA Democrat
Jan 2012
#403
Who ghost-wrote that? He never had the brains to compose anything like that.
Wistful Vista
Jan 2012
#231
I'm not compelled to have emotional responses to statements of fact. Are you?
EFerrari
Jan 2012
#405
I'm not compelled by anything. Are you referring to Belafonte's "statement of fact"?
Wistful Vista
Jan 2012
#411
Is it now time to bash Harry Belafonte? Under the bus with him! Join the crowd!
Better Believe It
Jan 2012
#251
May 16, 2011 And to those who say, "If you want President Obama re-elected, you will undermine him
EFerrari
Jan 2012
#260
For the 100-millionth time: NO ONE IS TRYING TO STIFLE CRITICISM!!!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#324
Nothing really to laugh at. The self-victimization is really tired. Indeed, it's pathetic!
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#350
Any and all criticism of this President from supposed "progressives" must go unchallenged...
jefferson_dem
Jan 2012
#378
I so forward look to seeing $50MM worth of Harry Belafonte ads from Mitt Romney
Old and In the Way
Jan 2012
#265
Telling snark, satire and parody from honest commentary has become impossible..
Fumesucker
Jan 2012
#301
Thanks. It's their great loss....this incredible man's life embodies the history of the country
tpsbmam
Jan 2012
#420
I wish people would avoid exploiting MLK, Jr. to shield themselves from criticism or to support
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#318
I hope you included yourself in that because you've contributed to that discourse.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#354
They can defend Harry Belafonte on Harry Belafonte's OWN merits! No need to use Dr. King
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#364
You have an opinion, and that's fine. You're entitled to it. I've kindly asked, however,
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jan 2012
#358
I have no problem with respectfully disagreeing with the man. That is NOT what's happening here!
tpsbmam
Jan 2012
#421
Well, that's vague enuf for some to go on board. But for those who want to know...
Honeycombe8
Jan 2012
#452