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In reply to the discussion: Harry Belafonte Says Obama Lacks "Moral Compass" [View all]PA Democrat
(13,225 posts)It is fine to disagree with someone's opinion without resorting to the disgusting comments posted by several people on this thread. I would expect that sort of trash at Free Republic (by the way the Freepers LOVED the comments about the "tally man" and "gonorrhea" not at DU. It's also telling that many on this thread are either completely ignorant of the contributions that Harry Belafonte made to the Civil Rights movement or choose to trivialize it. Again, not one of DU's finest moments.
I'd also encourage you to read the full text of Mr. Belafonte's comments because they are much more nuanced than the one line everyone is focused on. Belafonte has acknowleged the tremendous opposition that the President has faced from the Republicans. I think that Belafont also knows something about fighting against tremendous odds.
And please extend to me the common courtesy of not trying to put words into my mouth, treestar. I have never called anyone a cheerleader.