"Rev." Al is a bigger bigot then Imus!?!!!

[skadistic]

Ahhh, the mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceedingly fine...

Spoiler :

BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- The Rev. Al Sharpton, who recently urged that radio host Don Imus be fired for making a racially insensitive remark, said in a debate that "those who really believe in God will defeat" Republican Mitt Romney for the White House.
But Sharpton denied he was questioning the Mormon's own belief in God.
Rather, the New York Democrat said he was contrasting himself with Christopher Hitchens, the atheist author he was debating at the time.
"As for the one Mormon running for office, those who really believe in God will defeat him anyways, so don't worry about that; that's a temporary situation," Sharpton said Monday during a debate with Hitchens at the New York Public Library's Beaux-Arts headquarters.
The comment was first reported Tuesday in a blog on The New York Times' Web site.
The Romney campaign, which has been wary of campaign trail criticism of Romney's faith, jumped on the Sharpton comment. If elected, Romney would be the first Mormon to serve as president.
"It is terribly disheartening and disappointing to hear Reverend Sharpton offer such appalling comments about a fellow American's faith," said Romney spokesman Kevin Madden. "America is a nation of many faiths and common values, and bigotry toward anyone because of their beliefs is unacceptable."
"I think there are differences between different faiths in this country. And there will be battles between different religions," Romney said. "That's a great thing about this country. We don't decide who's going to be in office based on what church they go to."
In a tape of the debate, Sharpton can be heard defending the role of religion in the civil rights movement and shunning any suggestion that there wasn't a religious underpinning to the efforts of its leader, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Then Sharpton spoke of Romney, although a tape reviewed by The Associated Press does not reveal why.
In a later interview with the AP, Sharpton denied questioning Romney's belief in God and suggested the Romney camp was trying to stir up a controversy because of their political differences.
"What I said was that we would defeat him, meaning as a Republican," Sharpton said. "A Mormon, by definition, believes in God. They don't believe in God the way I do, but by definition, they believe in God."
He said he was contrasting himself and other believers with Hitchens, who is the author of a new book, "God Is Not Great."

Its nice to see the "Rev." back peddling after sticking his foot in his mouth. I demand a full and public apology to all the mormons.

 

[CIVPhilzilla]

Sharpton has already lost all respect from me quite a while ago, this doesn't surprise me at all. I just hope it highlights how hypocritical he is to others.

 

[Red Door]

No one like Al Sharpton anyways. He doesn't even speak for Black people anymore.

 

[Bill3000]

I find this more hilarious than offensive, really, mostly because of how stupid it is and the sad fact that it won't be considered as much of an outrage.

 

[downtown]

I am *so* outraged.

 

[Phlegmak]

I demand that Al Sharpton be fired. Fired from what exactly, well, I don't know.

 

[JollyRoger]

Sharpton must be taking tips from James Dobson who has recently questioned whether Fred Thompson is a Christian.

 

[skadistic]

I demand that Al Sharpton be fired. Fired from what exactly, well, I don't know.

He does have a radio show...........

 

[JollyRoger]

He does have a radio show...........

Pressure his sponsors. See if the free market respects your complaints.

 

[skadistic]

Pressure his sponsors. See if the free market respects your complaints.

I value his free speech rights. I'd much rather he be made a fool of by giving him the chance to open his mouth again and something that shows what he really is. Just like I would give the Klan or the Aryan Nation a podium to show everyone just how ******** they.

 

[Bill3000]

I value his free speech rights. I'd much rather he be made a fool of by giving him the chance to open his mouth again and something that shows what he really is. Just like I would give the Klan or the Aryan Nation a podium to show everyone just how ******** they.

If so, then why did you bother posting it if you werern't actually outraged, outside of trolling?

The vast majority of people agree with you. But they also have the right to protest.

 

[JollyRoger]

I value his free speech rights. I'd much rather he be made a fool of by giving him the chance to open his mouth again and something that shows what he really is. Just like I would give the Klan or the Aryan Nation a podium to show everyone just how ******** they.

I felt the same way about Imus.

 

[Perfection]

So it's okay to be a dick to atheists but not to Mormons?

 

[Xanikk999]

Doesnt suprise me.

What does suprise me is some people actually take Al Sharpton seriously!

 

[skadistic]

If so, then why did you bother posting it if you werern't actually outraged, outside of trolling?

To point out the hypicritcal nature of the "Rev." Al. And how there is a giant double standard. We'll see if in 2 days the media does to Al what they did to Imus.

How exactly would it be trolling?Was the person who post the first thread about Imus outraged? If not was that trolling?

The only trolling in this thread was "Rev." Al's remarks about Mormons.

 

[Xanikk999]

To point out the hypicritcal nature of the "Rev." Al. And how there is a giant double standard. We'll see if in 2 days the media does to Al what they did to Imus.

How exactly would it be trolling?Was the person who post the first thread about Imus outraged? If not was that trolling?

The only trolling in this thread was "Rev." Al's remarks about Mormons.

I agree with you. Rev Al is Imus's counterpart.

They are both racist to the core and make racist comments.

But gets in trouble? Imus of course! Because hes white!

 

[JollyRoger]

To point out the hypicritcal nature of the "Rev." Al. And how there is a giant double standard. We'll see if in 2 days the media does to Al what they did to Imus.

How exactly would it be trolling?Was the person who post the first thread about Imus outraged? If not was that trolling?

The only trolling in this thread was "Rev." Al's remarks about Mormons.

Well, if even the people who are most upset with the Reverand want him to keep his radio job, what do you expect?

 

[Nylan]

So it's okay to be a dick to atheists but not to Mormons?

Can you give an example? I don't remember any incident, although that might just reinforce your point.

It's been generally okay to "be a dick" to Mormons for over a century though, so this is really nothing new.

 

[De Lorimier]

Sharpton told an atheist that the Democrats who believe in god will defeat the Republican candidate. How is that wrong exactly? The article doesn't say why Romney's name was brought up. That part would be nice to know. Comparing basketball players to hoes because you're trying to be cool is a little worst IMO.

 

[Xanikk999]

Sharpton told an atheist that the Democrats who believe in god will defeat the Republican candidate. How is that wrong exactly? The article doesn't say why Romney's name was brought up. That part would be nice to know. Comparing basketball players to hoes because you're trying to be cool is a little worst IMO.

How is it wrong? It makes no sense and makes him look foolish.

Do you know anything about rev sharpton? He has made tons of racist comments not including anti semetic comments during his career.