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Rev. Al Sharpton’s 5 All Time Worst Moments
The last time the black community took a poll on Rev. Al Sharpton, it was divided, with 50% in favor of Sharpton, and the other 50% having either negative opinion of him or not knowing who he was. That was years ago. Since Sharpton’s mainstream elevation and MSNBC show, I’m sure more people know exactly who he is and what he represents. But even if you’re a fan of Sharpton and his divisive rhetoric, you still have to admit that he’s had some bad moments. Here are the worst five moments of his career:
5. Al Sharpton’s not a journalist, and when he first took the helm at MSNBC’s Politics Nation, it showed. In fact, it still shows. He looked like the muppet Swedish Chef in this segment:
4. Taking Bill O’Reilly to dinner at Sylvia’s soul food restaurant was a publicity stunt, made all the worse by O’Reilly using the Harlem field trip as a way to caricature black folk. Remember how shocked O’Reilly said he was that ”there wasn’t one person in Sylvia’s who was screaming, ‘M-Fer, I want more iced tea.’ ” That insult to black people everywhere was made possible by none other than Al Sharpton.
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JustUnderstand
July 5, 2012 at 8:16 am
You must understand something about Boyce Watkins. Several years ago, Mr. Watkins was someone for which I had the utmost respect. However, he is in the process of trying to re-create himself on an international level. I suppose he is trying to become the Black Rush Limbaugh. His ratings as a professor from his students are terrible; so as for his stability as a professor is concerned, he probably sees the handwriting on the wall. He takes every opportunity to criticize the President, and I’m not convinced that it’s because he actually believes what he says; but his negatively written opinion on President Obama causes controversy, and he’s been in the media long enough to know that controversy creates popularity. Good or bad, he just wants the words “Boyce Watkins” on the lips of a large audience.
So the bottom line is that at this point in his life, he would rather have fame than favor with his readers and former supporters. Maybe he will succeed at being the Black Rush Limbaugh of the day. If so, I’ll give him credit for reaching what seems to be his ultimate goal. Evidently, fame is much more important to him at this point than respect. Personally, I’d take the respect.
pay dirt
July 6, 2012 at 8:28 am
you hit pay dirt!!!
i agree it’s for the fame, but also the money if the writing is on the wall as it relates to his salary as a professor.
Fred Nichelson
July 3, 2012 at 7:37 pm
This is one sorry bit of commentary. Like Sharpton or not, he is a person that stands up and fights for people. We need more of that. I truly think he helps when asked and has come a long way in his development. I hope this writer has done a lot for their community, otherwise you have zero credibility. When did negativity and hate become a virtue? Check yourself and filter what you put out as journalism. Peace.