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MuttLikeMe

(279 posts)
49. *jaw drop*
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 07:40 PM
Nov 2012

that...was...incredible. Thank you for this. You said everything I always wanted to say but never knew how.

i hate Tavis Smiley and Cornel West with 2 passions. underthematrix Nov 2012 #1
I do too.. only I'm not AA.. Cha Nov 2012 #6
Just when you think group think can't sink any lower it does genna Nov 2012 #15
I could always pronounce his name..it's not that hard. Cha Nov 2012 #47
me too. They are using ridiculous language to get themselves in the spotlight. Whisp Nov 2012 #11
Do Bob Herbert and Paul Tough also have a twisted heart genna Nov 2012 #16
I've heard him say repeatedly Whisp Nov 2012 #18
A balanced critique of Obama has to include what he hasn't done genna Nov 2012 #50
If by disgrace, you mean PBO isn't subject to any criticism by AAs at all. genna Nov 2012 #14
That is not what she/he said, these two yahoos are NavyMom Nov 2012 #36
++++ Whisp Nov 2012 #37
thank you! satxdem Nov 2012 #40
Green eyed monster brush Nov 2012 #34
Exactly! Nedsdag Nov 2012 #48
Thanks. Not AA, but strongly dislike cornell west for his arrogance and self-centered attitudes. elleng Nov 2012 #2
Poverty definitely is cause for some arrogance and self centeredness genna Nov 2012 #17
I think Democracy Now does a pretty good job, homework-wise, elleng Nov 2012 #39
They probably have good intentions, CheapShotArtist Nov 2012 #3
Thank you! I agree! nt babylonsister Nov 2012 #5
I satxdem Nov 2012 #8
If you were referencing the Final Call, I'd believe you. genna Nov 2012 #19
what are you talking about? satxdem Nov 2012 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author demhottie Nov 2012 #38
http://www.thenation.com/blog/160725/cornel-west-v-barack-obama satxdem Nov 2012 #22
I disagree. When you read egber's article, there is plenty to disagree with him on genna Nov 2012 #20
Two of the biggest narcissists on the planet LTR Nov 2012 #4
There was always something about West Third Doctor Nov 2012 #7
Tavis doesn't... satxdem Nov 2012 #9
You may say many things about Tavis, but token isn't one of them lunatica Nov 2012 #25
I'll say he is a token, satxdem Nov 2012 #26
He does not curry favor with them lunatica Nov 2012 #28
lol. satxdem Nov 2012 #30
let's agree to disagree satxdem Nov 2012 #31
Wouldn't want to change your beautiful mind lunatica Nov 2012 #32
I had that feeling with both of them. BlueCaliDem Nov 2012 #35
they have a program on chicago`s progressive station madrchsod Nov 2012 #10
People like West and Smiley are frustrating, but it could be worse union_maid Nov 2012 #12
Why is critique of Barack Obama the equivalent of being a sell out? genna Nov 2012 #13
perhaps satxdem Nov 2012 #29
Don't necessarily agree with the two of them traveling on a circuit... Tutonic Nov 2012 #23
I think theres a place in our Democracy for people like Tavis and West lunatica Nov 2012 #24
I absolutely agree with "shut the fuck up until after the election". Nt. Warren Stupidity Nov 2012 #27
Selfish Men getting paid to talk trash. MjolnirTime Nov 2012 #33
Here's what they don't get, imo frazzled Nov 2012 #41
You are amazing. satxdem Nov 2012 #44
*jaw drop* MuttLikeMe Nov 2012 #49
Your comment opens a whole 'nother discussion (Off topic) .... Myrina Nov 2012 #55
Cornell West is a pretentious dickhead who worships his own god damn mouth. phleshdef Nov 2012 #42
Tavis (corporate sponsored) Smiley and Cornell (Ivory Tower) West both should know better..... FrenchieCat Nov 2012 #43
I heart FrenchieCat JustAnotherGen Nov 2012 #51
As an AA I have loss all respect for both of these men... Ivywoods55 Nov 2012 #45
No President is above criticism. One of the 99 Nov 2012 #46
They are veering off into loserhood BeyondGeography Nov 2012 #52
"Here is the reality. America was not ready for a black president in 2008 or 2012." ToxMarz Nov 2012 #53
I can sort of see some of Dr. West's points, but Tavis Smiley is just another self-important.. truebrit71 Nov 2012 #54
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