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Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision"
Long read, but here is the crux of my point:
Why Jesse Jackson is Wrong Bringing Race Into LeBron’s Decision
When Jesse Jackson uses terms like “Slaves” and ”Slave Master”
When Jesse Jackson uses terms like “Slaves” and ”Slave Master” in regard to Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, it is the slap in the face of those who struggled to make it possible for a black man to sign a $100+ million contract.
The facts are clear.
Dan Gilbert owns the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James was his prized employee, and like many employees who excelled in what they do, LeBron was afforded certain privileges. In return, he was paid handsomely and Gilbert reaped the benefits of that financially.
When LeBron’s contract was up he decided to take his “talents” elsewhere, and Gilbert, realizing the money he was about to lose, lashed out angrily (in creative font). For seven years Gilbert gave his “employee” whatever he wanted and whatever his friends wanted. He mistakenly thought those privileges bought him loyalty, but this is a “business” and there is no loyalty in business dealings.
Gilbert’s reactions are much more like a lover scorned than a “Slave Master.”
Last time I checked, slaves didn’t have options. Slaves weren’t allowed to become “Free Agents.” Slaves didn’t get hourlong specials on ESPN. Slaves didn’t make more money than some 3rd world countries.
Do you know what happened to “Runaway Slaves” if they got caught? Let me just say they had to worry about more than an angry letter, some Delonte West jokes, and being booed at Carmelo’s wedding.
I understand Jackson is using the terms “slave” and “slave master mentality” as an analogy, but some words are not to be played with.
When Mel Gibson told his girlfriend she was dressed like she wanted to be raped by a “pack of n*ggers,” he was using an analogy, too.
Some words carry more power than others, so you need to be careful when you leisurely throw them around. There is a big difference between a “pack of n*ggers” and a “pack of thugs,” and “Slaves” and “Employees”.
LeBron James is a basketball player.
To even compare him to a slave is ignorant, self serving, and blasphemous on Jesse Jackson’s part. As a person who was right in the middle of the Civil Rights Movement, to even interject himself in a discussion about NBA Free Agency is just attention whoring at the highest level.
This so-called “slave” had billionaire owners coming to his “house” to present their “partnership offers.” The pitch to this so-called “slave” had more to do with business than basketball. When this so-called “slave” was too busy to meet with the so-called “slave masters” of the NBA, he dismissed them and let them talk to his crew. Billboards, videos, Powerpoints, lapdances … all were thrown at the feet of this so-called “slave.” This so-called “slave” controlled and manipulated the entire free agent process like a King on his Throne, to the point that millions tuned in to an hourlong “Decision” that was produced worse than “Cool as Ice.”
When we have people getting less time for killing unarmed black men than a black man shooting himself, I think Jesse’s time and energy can be spent better.........
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Re: Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision
Does everything have to be about race Jesse??? I'm sure there are plenty of other pressing issues to deal with in the black community.
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Re: Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision
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Originally Posted by dre22era
don't make me hate you Jesse
the man you hating on is bringing 5000+ jobs to downtown Detroit moving his company headquarters there.
It will be interesting to see who get those jobs.
Forget Dan Gilbert corrupted ass. He was doing business with Mr. Kwame Kilpatrick.
I do believe Jesse should have been spending his time on a more important issue. He has yet to make a statement about the cop who got off that killed Oscar Grant! Jesse is an opportunist asshole.
Re: Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision
well the vibe i got from the letter was he somehow figured he owned the lebron the man. how dare he think for himself and move on etc i could go on but ummm I feel Jesse's comparison was on target . The fact that he actually released the letter speaks volumes and its the white privilege at its finest .
Dan is free to cut whom he please but the free agent can't leave GTFOHWTBS
Ooh and he didnt just these feelings after lebron split, and he would be a fool to employ someone he feels "quit" on his team he should be happy he's gone .... no ?!?!?
Re: Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision
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Originally Posted by Wife of Eric
well the vibe i got from the letter was he somehow figured he owned the lebron the man. how dare he think for himself and move on etc i could go on but ummm I feel Jesse's comparison was on target . The fact that he actually released the letter speaks volumes and its the white privilege at its finest .
Dan is free to cut whom he please but the free agent can't leave GTFOHWTBS
Ooh and he didnt just these feelings after lebron split, and he would be a fool to employ someone he feels "quit" on his team he should be happy he's gone .... no ?!?!?
Good point. But I think black activists like Jesse and Al need to pick and chose where they interject their comments and reserve it for those who are in a truly oppressive situation without anyone to speak up for them. Lebron James' million dollar contract squabble with the nba shouldn't be one of them.
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Re: Why Jesse Jackson Was Wrong Bringing Race Into Lebron's "Decision
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Originally Posted by glamdiva10
It will be interesting to see who get those jobs.
Forget Dan Gilbert corrupted ass. He was doing business Mr. Kwame Kilpatrick.
I do believe Jesse should have been spending his time on a more important issue. He has yet to make a statement about the cop who got off that killed Oscar Grant! Jesse is an opportunist asshole.
Thank you. Those jobs are already taken. He is just relocating his workers. There are no new jobs here. It will just be another new building downtown just like Compuware did.
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