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DevonRex

(22,541 posts)
141. Hahahaha!!!! Oh, you have black friends, doooo yoôuuuuuu???
Thu Jan 24, 2013, 12:23 AM
Jan 2013

OMFG. And they're ALL disappointed in Obama, too!!!! Every dang one of them. Um hmm. Where have we heard THAT one before? Well, I have a 12-foot-tall mouse.

sigh blogslut Jan 2013 #1
Really. elleng Jan 2013 #7
+1 "Too bad, 'cause I used to admire him." Number23 Jan 2013 #75
Thanks, and glad to hear my thoughts are shared. elleng Jan 2013 #79
My crush was actually based on his words, not looks. He's a weird looking chap Number23 Jan 2013 #85
Yes, it is true elleng Jan 2013 #86
I'm sad to hear you feel that way Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #109
The same people that supported MLK before it was cool (black folks) Number23 Jan 2013 #112
I have many black friends. They are actual liberals Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #115
Don't you dare tell me what I as a black person should or should not be disappointed of Number23 Jan 2013 #116
I only dare to suggest what you as a LIBERAL should be disappointed in Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #120
I have black friends, too union_maid Jan 2013 #136
I'm happy that Obama became President Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #173
Always love your straight talk, N°23! Tell it sistah! Surya Gayatri Jan 2013 #230
Hahahaha!!!! Oh, you have black friends, doooo yoôuuuuuu??? DevonRex Jan 2013 #141
I live in a very liberal town. Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #171
Oh, rly? You think the rest of us live in segregated shitholes, do you? DevonRex Jan 2013 #178
Gladly Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #184
Why is it that a white person's black friends treestar Jan 2013 #172
You don't understand. My friends (black and white) tend to agree with West Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #177
Not mine. All mine are Pro with a capital P. DevonRex Jan 2013 #179
WOW, been black most of my life and I wasn't aware that I missed out on "the colored folks oath" of Ecumenist Jan 2013 #214
Also this talk of "culmination" disturbs me Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #117
You be as "saddened" and "disturbed" as you want Number23 Jan 2013 #118
best response EVER dlwickham Jan 2013 #128
Ouch! Such witticisms Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #132
I am right there with you. The man actually tried to tell me Obama had taken the oath on the wrong DevonRex Jan 2013 #147
When somebody who isn't black tries to tell me what I should like/hate/be disappointed by Number23 Jan 2013 #154
I told you what I think a LIBERAL, not as a black person (which was central to my point) Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #186
You may not know this but black people are LIBERALS TOO. Real ones. nt DevonRex Jan 2013 #192
I don't need you to tell me what or how to think as anything. Period. Number23 Jan 2013 #197
+1,000 nt MADem Jan 2013 #203
Rocktivity Takes Issue With Cornell West Trolling For A Network Job. rocktivity Jan 2013 #2
Cornel West is an idiot. President Obama does not invite him to the WH for any events and I don't monmouth3 Jan 2013 #3
whatthefuckever. cali Jan 2013 #4
I usually agree with the good Professor - but I think he's incorrect here Taverner Jan 2013 #5
"...and I'm not combing my hair until he apologizes." nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #6
King's family asked Pres.Obama to sign MLK's bible. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #8
As The Kids Say - Haters Gonna Hate Indykatie Jan 2013 #56
Just saw your post " I totally agree" goclark Jan 2013 #153
lol, i wonder if west knows this arely staircase Jan 2013 #69
Thanks for raising that point. I wasn't sure if everyone here knew that Number23 Jan 2013 #78
Thanks so much for posting this pix. I'd love for someone to post this as its own thread. KittyWampus Jan 2013 #92
I hate to say this since I have always liked Dr. West, but he's stuck in the past Politicub Jan 2013 #105
I agree. And I also think that his ego and not being given the deference that he believes Number23 Jan 2013 #106
Oh, smackdown union_maid Jan 2013 #137
It was MLK day. It was an honor for both men. Our President is not MLK but he is a good president. The Wielding Truth Jan 2013 #88
Dr. West occasionally goes off the deep end. bemildred Jan 2013 #9
Someone posted that on my Facebook BainsBane Jan 2013 #10
Did not the King family ask the President to use and sign MLK's Bible? nt kelliekat44 Jan 2013 #11
Not sure about that, but... GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #61
King's family is much more conservative than the man himself. Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #111
oh, so now you're channeling dr. martin luther king hopemountain Jan 2013 #224
West is a self-promoting jerk. bluestateguy Jan 2013 #12
Cornel West. The Donald Trump of the intellectual libertarian "elite"...nt SidDithers Jan 2013 #13
If by that you mean.. Cha Jan 2013 #65
Including the "BAD HAIR" ! LOL! (Albeit of different color and texture...) Surya Gayatri Jan 2013 #232
I'm beginning to wonder if Dr. West is suffering some early onset dementia. Really. riderinthestorm Jan 2013 #14
Jealous hate renders people stupid. Cha Jan 2013 #66
Tavis must have some Social Adjustment goclark Jan 2013 #159
Brother West should get his head out of his ass on this one. Zen Democrat Jan 2013 #15
West (and Smiley) jumped the shark a few years ago ecstatic Jan 2013 #16
A bible is just a book made of paper, bound in leather or some durable substance. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #17
so which is it? G_j Jan 2013 #18
How is it that Cornel West doesn't get that BECAUSE of MLK's legacy, Pres. Barack Obama is possible. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #19
I don't know why anyone cares about anything he says. Renew Deal Jan 2013 #20
Post removed Post removed Jan 2013 #21
Agreed Mr Dixon Jan 2013 #29
I'm beginning to take issue with Dr. West... CherokeeDem Jan 2013 #22
this thread shows the true ending hfojvt Jan 2013 #23
Haters are going to hate. ProSense Jan 2013 #34
and sell outs are gonna sell out hfojvt Jan 2013 #37
Are haters are going to scream sell outs? ProSense Jan 2013 #39
who is a hater? hfojvt Jan 2013 #43
No, ProSense Jan 2013 #44
yeah and Pierce looks so cute hfojvt Jan 2013 #46
"in his cheerleader uniform" ProSense Jan 2013 #47
no, I just love it when well paid pundits hfojvt Jan 2013 #183
Wait ProSense Jan 2013 #187
offended? hfojvt Jan 2013 #223
Excellent summary of this thread, woo me with science Jan 2013 #233
And there it is. Hahaha. DevonRex Jan 2013 #129
You realize you are defending someone miffed about not getting White House invites, right? Thats all stevenleser Jan 2013 #163
so you think that hfojvt Jan 2013 #182
I think the motivations of everything he says where Prez Obama are concerned are suspect. nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #185
I think Dr. West Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #24
well listening to this video hfojvt Jan 2013 #40
Not me... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #42
That is a fair assessment Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #122
People are strange creatures and Democrats are amongst the strangest. Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #234
It bothers me that he used a Bible.. Liberal Veteran Jan 2013 #25
Apparently the King family approved of it and even asked for him to write an inscription. woodsprite Jan 2013 #26
The family of Dr. King are the people with the last word. They not only made the bible mfcorey1 Jan 2013 #27
I'm glad he didn't get to ooze his hatred and contempt in the face of King's sister, shown here. freshwest Jan 2013 #131
Yup. When I think of the last guardian of Dr. King's legacy, I automatically think... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #28
Does West have any remaining credibility when it comes to his comments about the President? nt. OldDem2012 Jan 2013 #30
Cornell West is a pompous ass, is what I think. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #31
Obama didn't need Cornel's permission malaise Jan 2013 #32
did you even listen to the video? hfojvt Jan 2013 #41
Cornel is so bored BeyondGeography Jan 2013 #33
West gives true meaning to the word "haters" ProSense Jan 2013 #35
I thought West's comments on Newtown were heinously dispicable, Cha Jan 2013 #73
I'm glad I missed that garbage, whatever it was. The ever pious full of contempt for everyone else. freshwest Jan 2013 #123
I wonder what Martin Luther King would have to say about Cornel West? Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #36
He would say, "Some men, my brothers and sisters, MineralMan Jan 2013 #38
I'll reserve judgment RudynJack Jan 2013 #45
Translation: Pay Attention To Me! PAY ATTENTION TO ME!!! Jeff In Milwaukee Jan 2013 #48
I'm ok with Obama using King's bible (powerful symbolism), but I agree with West deutsey Jan 2013 #49
Why America May Go To Hell Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #135
There's no text of the sermon that I've seen but it's mentioned here deutsey Jan 2013 #231
...and nary a fuck was given by anyone. Ikonoklast Jan 2013 #50
+1 Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #51
+1 uponit7771 Jan 2013 #54
West and Nader should run together on a presidential ticket still_one Jan 2013 #52
Is West still unhappy about his lack of special Inauguration tickets? msanthrope Jan 2013 #53
I wish to associate myself with the comments of Mrs. Harris-Perry on this topic. ellisonz Jan 2013 #168
Excuse me, but when is this man going to get another haircut again? Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #55
In ten days it will be Groundhog Day MurrayDelph Jan 2013 #57
His family didn't seem to mind. They got Obama to sign his name... Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #58
West speaks the truth and shortly thereafter his character assassins begin just1voice Jan 2013 #59
Um, ProSense Jan 2013 #62
beautiful, proSense hopemountain Jan 2013 #226
Why don't we see anyone taking apart West's argument??? NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #70
Argument? He's pissed that Obama used King's Bible ProSense Jan 2013 #71
He's pissed about Signature Strikes NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #155
No, there's not that many posts on the "hair"... there are many more Cha Jan 2013 #77
Yet where are the posts refuting his argument? n/t NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #157
He has no argrument.. just petty foolishness. Damn fool. Cha Jan 2013 #162
Understood...You can't refute his argument so you call him " A Damn Fool." NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #167
West is Damn Fool. Too bad really. Cha Jan 2013 #176
You can't undercut his argument. n/t NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #188
West undercuts his own argument. Shame that. Cha Jan 2013 #195
West is a jealous jackass who negates his message about Cha Jan 2013 #74
You're just embarrassing yourself now. NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #207
It's Cornel West who's embarrassed himself. Cha Jan 2013 #209
I ask one one question of you: NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #211
how dare we ever say anything critical of Obama liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #113
Fuck off, West. Zoeisright Jan 2013 #60
+ 1,and then some. virgogal Jan 2013 #63
West continues his descent to irrelevancy. He is a bitter fool. Pisces Jan 2013 #64
West and his side-kick, Smiley, never miss an opportunity to... kjackson227 Jan 2013 #67
well, bless his heart arely staircase Jan 2013 #68
Cornell West is a buffoon. n/t vaberella Jan 2013 #72
What the f*ck happened to this guy Mdterp01 Jan 2013 #76
Sorry to say, but Dr. West makes great points. Fantastic Anarchist Jan 2013 #80
Pic of Christine King Faris as PBO is sworn in on her brother's Bible.. Cha Jan 2013 #81
I just posted that same pic upthread! Number23 Jan 2013 #83
Cool, 23! I'm Cha Jan 2013 #84
West is a Naderite. Naderites have no place on democratic boards, as Nader threw 2000 to repubs. graham4anything Jan 2013 #82
If Nader hadn't elected Bush in 2000, our discussions today would be vastly different. bluestate10 Jan 2013 #93
After thinking about it Beringia Jan 2013 #87
MLK's family knows a lot better about what MLK would think than you do. He had a dream. DevonRex Jan 2013 #119
MLK's family should not be put on any sort of pedestal either Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #125
First, the Constitution does not say the oath has to be on the 20th. Only that the DevonRex Jan 2013 #138
Actually Obama being sworn in could be seen as a symbol of that fight. vaberella Jan 2013 #201
What do you mean the dream is closer Beringia Jan 2013 #166
Do you have ANY clue at all about MLK other than what that fucked piece said? LOL. DevonRex Jan 2013 #170
he fights for poor African Americans liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #89
Cornell West speaks for no one but his prima donna ass. bluestate10 Jan 2013 #96
that's your opinion. You're entitled to it. I disagree. liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #97
Tell me one thing that Cornell West has done to bluestate10 Jan 2013 #100
I have already told you, you are entitled to your opinion liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #104
Curt dismissals don't count as responses. Cornell West is a loudmouth that has done bluestate10 Jan 2013 #108
buh-bye liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #110
Blah blah blah. As if President Obama doesn't have enough on his plate, catbyte Jan 2013 #90
Fuck Cornel West and fuck his incessant speechifying and nonsensical blathering. phleshdef Jan 2013 #91
Do folks here routinely disagree with Cornell West? Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #130
I don't always disagree with Cornell West. But even when I agree with him, I find him obnoxious. phleshdef Jan 2013 #134
See Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #164
Please, lets not pretend this MLK Bible nonsense is legitimate criticism. phleshdef Jan 2013 #193
Dr. Cornel West should learn to STFU once in a while. undeterred Jan 2013 #94
West is becoming a clown. johnp3907 Jan 2013 #95
Damn...what the hell happened to West? Cali_Democrat Jan 2013 #98
Cornel West was 14 when King was assassinated onenote Jan 2013 #99
West could probably get some GOPers' to impeachment Obama for that. Hoyt Jan 2013 #101
I take issue... ShadesOfBlue Jan 2013 #102
King's sister too. I posted a pic of her upthread Number23 Jan 2013 #107
Are King's family royalty? Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #114
the family of Dr. King suffered loss of a beloved member of their family hopemountain Jan 2013 #227
West's comment makes Obama's inaugural speech even more prescient Politicub Jan 2013 #103
Thanks for the well-reasoned response. Leopolds Ghost Jan 2013 #127
Too bad West's statement wasn't "well-reasoned" ProSense Jan 2013 #146
+1 liberal_at_heart Jan 2013 #133
Dr West takes issue with not hearing his own voice often enough REP Jan 2013 #121
Indeed. eom Purveyor Jan 2013 #126
He's looney tunes. Owl Jan 2013 #124
Everyone should remember this is all about not getting a White House invite. It's B.S. nt stevenleser Jan 2013 #139
I wouldn't invite him either. No way. nt DevonRex Jan 2013 #143
Sheesh too bad it wasn't his decision to make... Historic NY Jan 2013 #140
It's hilarious. ProSense Jan 2013 #148
Apparently Cornel doesn't have a problem 'playing' with King himself bigtree Jan 2013 #142
Neither do some in this thread. At the apparent request of their "black friends" Number23 Jan 2013 #150
Seriously, ProSense Jan 2013 #151
I really can't stand this guy. The only way he ever makes a point.... Walk away Jan 2013 #144
I guess you didn't actually watch the video just1voice Jan 2013 #152
And according to him President Obama invented all of it. Walk away Jan 2013 #160
"He's talking..." ProSense Jan 2013 #161
I am African American and I once admired West goclark Jan 2013 #145
What's with the ad-hom attacks? just1voice Jan 2013 #149
West ProSense Jan 2013 #156
You don't know me goclark Jan 2013 #175
Thanks goclark.. you were keeping real. Obviously Cha Jan 2013 #180
Actually Cornel West has used the fact that Obama as biracial as a weakness. vaberella Jan 2013 #198
I think West has some good points... Hippo_Tron Jan 2013 #158
Posted to cuz I really don't want to read stuff like this before bed. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #165
If it's true, someone gave him that Bible treestar Jan 2013 #169
Dr Martin Luther King at the White House ProSense Jan 2013 #174
Cornell is a purist. No surprise. Pretzel_Warrior Jan 2013 #181
That argument didn't work out to well for Hillary in the Democratic primary: NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #190
Here's your answer: ProSense Jan 2013 #199
You mean he PUSHED LBJ et. al. to do the RIGHT THING??? NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #205
Do you think whining about an oath taken on King's bible rises to the level of King's actions? ProSense Jan 2013 #210
I'm not trying to equate West and MLK, I'm asking for a specific counter-argument... NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #217
What does any of that have to do with using King's Bible? ProSense Jan 2013 #218
West's is arguing that MLK wouldn't support BO on Multiple Important Policy Positions... NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #222
Right! Dr King wouldn't be engaged in petty jealousy.. Cha Jan 2013 #206
You still haven't espoused on Dr. King's likely opinion of BO's handling of: NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #208
You have no idea how those discussions would go, but ProSense Jan 2013 #212
ProSense, I'm asking what YOU think Dr. King's stance would be on: NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #215
You're ignoring my response to push your red herring ProSense Jan 2013 #216
You have no response besides name calling... NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #219
"name calling" WTF? ProSense Jan 2013 #220
You called West a "hater" "small minded" "ass" "petty RW asshole" and "idiotic" in this thread. NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #221
Cornel West does not speak for Dr King. Cha Jan 2013 #213
He is batshit and whiny since he wasn't invited to the Inauguration. LOL. nt DevonRex Jan 2013 #194
Now this is the kind of guy who should be advising Obama quinnox Jan 2013 #189
He's upset about Obama using King's Bible. ProSense Jan 2013 #196
If King's family was okay with it that's good enough for me n/t TexasBushwhacker Jan 2013 #191
i believe Dr. King would be honored that President Obama....... spanone Jan 2013 #200
Translation: "Me! Me! Look at me!" struggle4progress Jan 2013 #202
. Deep13 Jan 2013 #204
Great Analysis of Dr. West's Statement on BO's Use of King's Bible NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #225
A reaction, not an analysis... Deep13 Jan 2013 #235
What points made in the video do you disagree with? NOVA_Dem Jan 2013 #236
dr. west has some good points hopemountain Jan 2013 #228
I think the family of MLK offered use of the family bible, they also asked Obama to sign their bible Sunlei Jan 2013 #229
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