Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Video & Multimedia
In reply to the discussion: Al Sharpton says he will never criticize Obama about anything. [View all]Third Doctor
(1,574 posts)4. I personally
think it's healthy to criticize politicians within reason. Al does not criticize the president as much as West or Cenk but I do feel that West and Cenk are holding him to very unrealistic standards. Why? Look at the congress he has to work with. Plus corporate money does pollute politics in this country. I have noticed that Al, very seldomly says anything negative but I watch others that don't have a problem with criticising Obama when it's necessary. That's why I try to get info from more than one source. West called Obama a Repub? The modern repubs would not have gotten rid of DADT or signed the equal pay act.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
53 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Sharpton, Jackson, MLK have been three of the most demonized people in history. And my first thought
freshwest
Nov 2012
#30
And what of those who hang on his every word? What is their intention? Nothing good.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#48
Obama is a much more grounded, even handed person than those who criticize him.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#49
He accomplished not offering to cut Social Security and Medicare benefits for no reason.
limpyhobbler
Nov 2012
#20
Thanks, you explained his problem. The problem with those who adore him, is another thing.
freshwest
Nov 2012
#16
"He has become a millionaire through book sales and 30,000 to 50,000 speaking fees."
Jamaal510
Nov 2012
#29
AL SHARPTON is the one and only person I will turn my TV ON for! Watch him daily
graham4anything
Nov 2012
#35
I agree with ya on most of your points. MSNBC should give the Rev a later
FailureToCommunicate
Nov 2012
#42